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Abod Family History

Abod 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: Abad, Abid, Abood, Aboud, Abed, Abu, Bond, Bo, Hood, Bold

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Where is the Abod family from?

You can see how Abod families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Abod family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Abod families living in Ohio. This was about 33% of all the recorded Abod's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Abod families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Abod surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Abod ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Abod. 60% of Abod men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%
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Census Records

There are 186 census records available for the last name Abod. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Abod 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Abod. 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 27 military records available for the last name Abod. For the veterans among your Abod ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Abod lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Abod life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Abod in 1965 was 52, and 95 in 2000.

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