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Abair Family History

Abair Surname Meaning

In New England, an Americanized form of French Hébert (see Hebert).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


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Where is the Abair family from?

You can see how Abair families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Abair family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Abair families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 14 Abair families living in Alberta. This was about 64% of all the recorded Abair's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Abair families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Abair 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 Abair ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Abair. 37% of Abair men worked as a Laborer and 45% of Abair women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Abair were Electrician and Servant.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Painter
    10%
  • Electrician
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    45%
  • Teacher
    34%
  • Servant
    23%

What Abair family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Abair. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Abair 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Abair. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 562 military records available for the last name Abair. For the veterans among your Abair ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Abair lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Abair life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Abair in 1962 was 81, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Abair

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Abair ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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