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Abigail Family History

Abigail 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: Ariail, Bail, Bilal, Biggio, Biglin, Abila, Vigil, Abril, Gail, Biga

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Where is the Abigail family from?

You can see how Abigail families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Abigail family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Abigail families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 6 Abigail families living in Manitoba. This was about 86% of all the recorded Abigail's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Abigail families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Abigail 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 Abigail ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Abigail. 60% of Abigail men worked as a Farm Worker and 89% of Abigail women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Abigail were Bricklayer (retired) and Laundry Hand.

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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

  • Farm Worker
    60%
  • Bricklayer (retired)
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Incapacitated
    6%
  • Laundry Hand
    6%

What Abigail family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Abigail. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Abigail 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 356 immigration records available for the last name Abigail. 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 406 military records available for the last name Abigail. For the veterans among your Abigail ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Abigail lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Abigail life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Abigail in 1965 was 73, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Abigail 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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