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Abey Family History

Abey 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: Abel, Abe, Bey, Mabey, Avey, Abbey, Abney, Amey, Rabey, Abee

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Where is the Abey family from?

You can see how Abey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Abey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Abey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 59 Abey families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 37% of all the recorded Abey's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Abey families in 1891.
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What did your Abey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Abey. 69% of Abey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    69%
  • Domestic Duties
    11%
  • Paid Domestic Duties
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    5%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Abey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Abey 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 428 immigration records available for the last name Abey. 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 508 military records available for the last name Abey. For the veterans among your Abey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Abey lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Abey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Abey in 1961 was 56, and 89 in 2004.

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