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Abstin Family History

Abstin 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: Austin, Abston, Astin, Alston, Dustin, Aston, Mastin, Justin, Aslin

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Where is the Abstin family from?

You can see how Abstin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Abstin family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Abstin families were found in USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 2 Abstin families living in Kentucky. This was about 67% of all the recorded Abstin's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Abstin families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Abstin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Abstin 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Abstin. 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 10 military records available for the last name Abstin. For the veterans among your Abstin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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