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Aberenson Family History

Aberenson 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: Berenson, Bernson, Benenson, Arenson, Benson, Branson, Brenton

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Where is the Aberenson family from?

You can see how Aberenson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aberenson family name was found in Scotland between 1871 and 1901. The most Aberenson families were found in and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 4 Aberenson families living in Berwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Aberenson's in Scotland. Berwickshire had the highest population of Aberenson families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Aberenson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aberenson 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 Aberenson. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Aberenson. For the veterans among your Aberenson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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