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Absi Family History

Absi 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: Abdi, Abu, Abad, Ash, Bai, Abel, Ali, Abe, Ast, Orsi

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Where is the Absi family from?

You can see how Absi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Absi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Absi family living in Rhode Island. This was about 50% of all the recorded Absi's in USA. Rhode Island and 1 other state had the highest population of Absi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Absi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Absi ancestors do for a living?

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

What Absi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Absi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Absi 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Absi. 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 25 military records available for the last name Absi. For the veterans among your Absi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Absi lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Absi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Absi in 1961 was 29, and 61 in 2004.

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