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Abts Family History

Abts Surname Meaning

German and Dutch: variant of Abt.

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


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Where is the Abts family from?

You can see how Abts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Abts family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Abts families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Abts family living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Abts's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Abts families in 1911.
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What did your Abts ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Abts. 25% of Abts men worked as a Proprietor.

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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

  • Proprietor
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Farming
    10%
  • Telegrapher
    10%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Abts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Abts 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Abts. 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 473 military records available for the last name Abts. For the veterans among your Abts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Abts lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Abts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Abts in 1963 was 72, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Abts 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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