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Abill Family History

Abill 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: Bill, Abila, Abell, Asbill, Azbill, Gill, Bell, Brill, Grill, Mill

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Where is the Abill family from?

You can see how Abill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Abill family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Abill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there were 6 Abill families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Abill's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Abill families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Abill 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 Abill ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Maid was the top reported job for people in the USA named Abill. 100% of Abill women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Maid
    100%

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Census Records

There are 192 census records available for the last name Abill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Abill 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Abill. 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 16 military records available for the last name Abill. For the veterans among your Abill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Abill lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Abill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Abill in 1967 was 68, and 72 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Abill 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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