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Abells Family History

Abells 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: Abella, Abeles, Abello, Abels, Abell, Bell, Belle, Abel, Bello

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Where is the Abells family from?

You can see how Abells families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Abells family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Abells families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Abells families living in Massachusetts. This was about 40% of all the recorded Abells's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Abells families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Abells surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Abells ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Merchant was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Abells. 100% of Abells men worked as a Merchant. .

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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 1921

  • Merchant
    100%
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Census Records

There are 516 census records available for the last name Abells. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Abells 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Abells. 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 75 military records available for the last name Abells. For the veterans among your Abells ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Abells lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Abells life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Abells in 1963 was 88, and 94 in 2001.

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