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Abshie Family History

Abshie 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: Abshire, Abshier, Abadie, Shie, Ashe, Archie, Absher, Shi, Austin

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Where is the Abshie family from?

You can see how Abshie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Abshie family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Abshie family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Abshie's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Abshie families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Abshie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Abshie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Abshie 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Abshie. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Abshie. For the veterans among your Abshie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Abshie lifespan?

Average Abshie life expectancy in 1991 was 31 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Abshie 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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