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Absell Family History

Absell 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: Abrell, Ansell, Abell, Bell, Mansell, Gesell, Abel, Sell, Anselm

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Where is the Absell family from?

You can see how Absell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Absell family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Absell families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Absell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Absell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Absell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Absell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Absell. 100% of Absell 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 340 census records available for the last name Absell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Absell 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Absell. 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 12 military records available for the last name Absell. For the veterans among your Absell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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