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Abide Family History

Abide 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: Abid, Aide, Abad, Abe, Ide, Bode, Aude, Bade, Abate, Abadie

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Where is the Abide family from?

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

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Abide. 100% of Abide 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%

What Abide family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Abide. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Abide 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Abide. 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 29 military records available for the last name Abide. For the veterans among your Abide ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Abide lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Abide life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Abide in 1967 was 75, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Abide 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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