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Abascal Family History

Abascal Surname Meaning

Spanish: habitational name, probably from Abascal de Lemos, a village in Santander province.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Abascal family from?

You can see how Abascal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Abascal family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Abascal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Abascal families living in Montana. This was about 60% of all the recorded Abascal's in USA. Montana had the highest population of Abascal families in 1880.
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What did your Abascal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Abascal. 100% of Abascal women worked as a Clerk.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 465 census records available for the last name Abascal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Abascal 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Abascal. 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 168 military records available for the last name Abascal. For the veterans among your Abascal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Abascal lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Abascal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Abascal in 1959 was 40, and 71 in 2004.

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