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Abecassis Family History

Abecassis Surname 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: Cassis, Benassi, Abbasi, Bassin, Kassis, Cassin, Bassi, Alessio

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Where is the Abecassis family from?

You can see how Abecassis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Abecassis family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Abecassis families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Abecassis families living in Middlesex. This was about 67% of all the recorded Abecassis's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Abecassis families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 130 census records available for the last name Abecassis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Abecassis 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 488 immigration records available for the last name Abecassis. 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 11 military records available for the last name Abecassis. For the veterans among your Abecassis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Abecassis lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Abecassis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Abecassis in 1972 was 82, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Abecassis 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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