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Abeln Family History

Abeln Surname Meaning

German: patronymic from the personal name Abel.

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


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Where is the Abeln family from?

You can see how Abeln families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Abeln family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Abeln families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 28 Abeln families living in Missouri. This was about 64% of all the recorded Abeln's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Abeln families in 1880.
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What did your Abeln ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Abeln. 25% of Abeln men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Abeln women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Abeln were Truck Driver and Housekeeper.

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Labor
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Abeln. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Abeln 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 214 immigration records available for the last name Abeln. 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 433 military records available for the last name Abeln. For the veterans among your Abeln ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Abeln lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Abeln life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Abeln in 1962 was 74, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Abeln 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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