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Abi Family History

Abi 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, Ali, Abe, Abt, Aki, Obi, Bi, Abid, Aebi, Abdi

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Where is the Abi family from?

You can see how Abi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Abi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Abi families living in Hawaii. This was about 43% of all the recorded Abi's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Abi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Abi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Abi ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Abi ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 274 census records available for the last name Abi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Abi 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 335 immigration records available for the last name Abi. 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 94 military records available for the last name Abi. For the veterans among your Abi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Abi lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1996, in the United States, Abi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Abi in 1981 was 77, and 98 in 1996.

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