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Abit Family History

Abit 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: Abt, Abid, Labit, Abitz, Abu, Abad, Sabin, Amin, Albin, Babin

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Where is the Abit family from?

You can see how Abit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Abit family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Abit families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Abit family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Abit's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Abit families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Abit 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 Abit ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Abit. 100% of Abit men worked as a Manager.

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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

  • Manager
    100%

What Abit family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 176 census records available for the last name Abit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Abit 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Abit. 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 13 military records available for the last name Abit. For the veterans among your Abit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Abit lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2001, in the United States, Abit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Abit in 1984 was 27, and 81 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Abit

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Abit 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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