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Ableman Family History

Ableman Surname Meaning

Variant spelling of Abelman.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


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Where is the Ableman family from?

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

In 1940, Salesman and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ableman. 34% of Ableman men worked as a Salesman and 60% of Ableman women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ableman were Foreman and Cashier.

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Truck Driver
    17%
  • Foreman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    60%
  • Cashier
    40%

What Ableman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ableman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ableman 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 177 immigration records available for the last name Ableman. 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 329 military records available for the last name Ableman. For the veterans among your Ableman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ableman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Ableman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Ableman in 1963 was 86, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ableman 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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