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Abdella Family History

Abdella Surname Meaning

Muslim: variant of Abdullah.

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


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Where is the Abdella family from?

You can see how Abdella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Abdella family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Abdella families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Abdella families living in New York. This was about 15% of all the recorded Abdella's in USA. New York had the highest population of Abdella families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Abdella 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 Abdella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Abdella. 21% of Abdella men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Abdella women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Abdella were Salesman and Teacher.

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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
    21%
  • Owner
    15%
  • Shoe Worker
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    25%
  • New Worker
    25%
  • Grocer
    17%
  • Teacher
    17%

What Abdella family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 984 census records available for the last name Abdella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Abdella 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 174 immigration records available for the last name Abdella. 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 294 military records available for the last name Abdella. For the veterans among your Abdella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Abdella lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Abdella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Abdella in 1957 was 44, and 99 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Abdella

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Abdella 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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