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Abberton Family History

Abberton 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: Alderton, Allerton, Lamberton, Albertson, Amberson, Anderton

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Where is the Abberton family from?

You can see how Abberton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Abberton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Abberton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 2 Abberton families living in New Brunswick. This was about 67% of all the recorded Abberton's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Abberton families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Abberton 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 Abberton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gas Fitter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Abberton. 25% of Abberton men worked as a Gas Fitter and 100% of Abberton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Gas Fitter
    25%
  • Leading Miner R O F
    25%
  • Rainproof Garment Cutter
    25%
  • Holy Orders Student Of Theology
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Abberton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Abberton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Abberton 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 339 immigration records available for the last name Abberton. 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 209 military records available for the last name Abberton. For the veterans among your Abberton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Abberton lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Abberton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Abberton in 1967 was 68, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Abberton 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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