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Abernatha Family History

Abernatha 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: Abernathy, Bernath, Abernathey, Abernethy, Bernat, Bernthal, Bertha

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Where is the Abernatha family from?

You can see how Abernatha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Abernatha family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Abernatha families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Abernatha families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Abernatha's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Abernatha families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Abernatha 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 Abernatha ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Abernatha. 42% of Abernatha men worked as a Farming.

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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

  • Farming
    42%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • New Worker
    12%

What Abernatha family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Abernatha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Abernatha 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Abernatha. 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 196 military records available for the last name Abernatha. For the veterans among your Abernatha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Abernatha lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2002, in the United States, Abernatha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Abernatha in 1957 was 45, and 87 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Abernatha

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Abernatha 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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