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Abfall Family History

Abfall 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: Ball, Fall, Abrell, Zufall, Arnall, Mcfall, Beall, Argall, Abdalla

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Where is the Abfall family from?

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

What did your Abfall ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Abfall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Abfall 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Abfall. 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 50 military records available for the last name Abfall. For the veterans among your Abfall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Abfall lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Abfall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Abfall in 1967 was 56, and 64 in 2003.

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