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Abson Family History

Abson 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: Anson, Abston, Abdon, Babson, Abron, Axson, Ayson, Son, Alton, Samson

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Where is the Abson family from?

You can see how Abson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Abson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Abson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 20 Abson families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Abson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Abson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Abson 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 Abson 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 Abson. 12% of Abson men worked as a Bricklayer and 79% of Abson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Abson were Colliery Hewer Heavy Worker and Housewife.

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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
    12%
  • School Master
    8%
  • Licensed Victualler
    8%
  • Colliery Hewer Heavy Worker
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Housewife
    2%

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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Abson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Abson 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 635 immigration records available for the last name Abson. 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 352 military records available for the last name Abson. For the veterans among your Abson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Abson lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Abson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Abson in 1966 was 71, and 1 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Abson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Abson 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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