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Abicht Family History

Abicht 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: Habicht, Licht, Sticht, Habich, Picht, Leicht, Becht, Wicht, Babich

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Where is the Abicht family from?

You can see how Abicht families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Abicht family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Abicht families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 26 Abicht families living in Ohio. This was about 79% of all the recorded Abicht's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Abicht families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Abicht surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Abicht ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Abicht. 50% of Abicht men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    50%
  • Proprietor
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
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Census Records

There are 665 census records available for the last name Abicht. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Abicht 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 311 immigration records available for the last name Abicht. 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 340 military records available for the last name Abicht. For the veterans among your Abicht ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Abicht lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Abicht life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Abicht in 1958 was 53, and 82 in 2004.

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