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Abendshein Family History

Abendshein 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: Rabenstein, Obenshain, Bernstein, Mondschein, Adelstein, Laubenstein

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Where is the Abendshein family from?

You can see how Abendshein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Abendshein family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Abendshein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Abendshein families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Abendshein's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Abendshein families in 1891.
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What did your Abendshein ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Abendshein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Abendshein 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Abendshein. 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 34 military records available for the last name Abendshein. For the veterans among your Abendshein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Abendshein lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1998, in the United States, Abendshein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Abendshein in 1970 was 83, and 81 in 1998.

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