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Absolom Family History

Absolom 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: Anselm, Bloom, Bolam, Bollom, Abston, Broom, Boom, Blom, Anslow

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Where is the Absolom family from?

You can see how Absolom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Absolom family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Absolom families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 2 Absolom families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Absolom's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Absolom families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Absolom 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 Absolom ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Absolom. 43% of Absolom men worked as a Bricklayer and 87% of Absolom women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Absolom were Gardener and Private Means.

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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 1939

  • Bricklayer
    43%
  • Builders Labourer
    29%
  • Gardener
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Cook
    5%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Private Means
    5%

What Absolom family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Absolom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Absolom 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 554 immigration records available for the last name Absolom. 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 255 military records available for the last name Absolom. For the veterans among your Absolom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Absolom lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1996, in the United States, Absolom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Absolom in 1965 was 36, and 42 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Absolom 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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