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Abb Family History

Abb Name 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: Abu, Abe, Abt, Babb, Tabb, Sabb, Abbe, Abbs, Mabb, Nabb

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Where is the Abb family from?

You can see how Abb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Abb family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Abb families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Abb family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Abb's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Abb families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Abb surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Abb ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Abb. 56% of Abb men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Abb women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Abb were Barber and Stenographer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Electrician
    12%
  • Barber
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    25%
  • Assembler
    25%
  • Wrapper
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Abb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Abb 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 414 immigration records available for the last name Abb. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 378 military records available for the last name Abb. For the veterans among your Abb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Abb lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Abb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Abb in 1964 was 76, and 45 in 2003.

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