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Abed Name Meaning

Muslim: variant of Abid.

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


Similar surnames: Abid, Aber, Kaber, Amen, Abad, Abdi, Saber, Sabet, Arel, Need

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Where is the Abed family from?

You can see how Abed families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Abed family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Abed families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Abed families living in Manitoba. This was about 67% of all the recorded Abed's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Abed families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Abed surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Abed ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Abed. 50% of Abed men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Miner
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
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Census Records

There are 536 census records available for the last name Abed. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Abed 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Abed. 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 162 military records available for the last name Abed. For the veterans among your Abed ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Abed lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Abed life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Abed in 1960 was 67, and 71 in 2004.

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