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Abent Family History

Abent 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: Abend, Agent, Avent, Bent, Ament, Abert, Arent, Albert, Trent, Best

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Where is the Abent family from?

You can see how Abent families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Abent family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Abent families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Abent family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Abent's in USA. New York had the highest population of Abent families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Abent surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Abent ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Abent. 34% of Abent men worked as a Miner. .

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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

  • Miner
    34%
  • Carpenter
    34%
  • Labor
    34%
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Census Records

There are 278 census records available for the last name Abent. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Abent 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Abent. 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 69 military records available for the last name Abent. For the veterans among your Abent ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Abent lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Abent life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Abent in 1963 was 75, and 83 in 2002.

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