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Abis Family History

Abis 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: Avis, Abid, Aris, Abbs, Pabis, Abts, Amis, Abu, Reis, Abad

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Where is the Abis family from?

You can see how Abis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Abis family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Abis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Abis families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Abis's in USA. New York had the highest population of Abis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Abis 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 Abis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Abis. 100% of Abis women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 384 census records available for the last name Abis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Abis 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Abis. 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 134 military records available for the last name Abis. For the veterans among your Abis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Abis lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Abis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Abis in 1964 was 74, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Abis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Abis 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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