Abram Family History

Abram Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Abrams, Bram, Brahm, Arras, Bream, Caram, Ram, Abramo, Bras, Adam

222,000 record(s) for Abram

69K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
4K	Military Records
7K	Immigration Records
41K	Census and Voter Lists
99K	Member Trees

Where is the Abram family from?

You can see how Abram families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Abram family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Abram families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 2 Abram families living in Michigan. This was about 17% of all the recorded Abram's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Abram families in 1840.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Abram surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Abram ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Abram. 23% of Abram men worked as a Laborer and 13% of Abram women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Abram were Farm laborer and Housework.

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

23%

Farmer

20%

Salesman

7%

Farm laborer

4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

Maid

13%

Housewife

9%

Cook

8%

Housework

7%

What Abram family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 41K census records available for the last name Abram. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Abram census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 7K immigration records available for the last name Abram. 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.

Military Records

There are 4K military records available for the last name Abram. For the veterans among your Abram ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Abram lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Abram life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Abram in 1941 was 27, and 69 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Abram ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.