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Abenbrink Family History

Abenbrink Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Vandenbrink, Benbrook, Ten Brink, Steinbrink, Kreinbrink, Burbrink

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Where is the Abenbrink family from?

You can see how Abenbrink families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Abenbrink family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Abenbrink families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Abenbrink families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Abenbrink's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Abenbrink families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Abenbrink surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Abenbrink ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Abenbrink ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Abenbrink. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Abenbrink census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Abenbrink. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 7 military records available for the last name Abenbrink. For the veterans among your Abenbrink ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Abenbrink lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1987, in the United States, Abenbrink life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Abenbrink in 1966 was 81, and 97 in 1987.

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