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Abner Name Meaning

English: from a Biblical personal name, meaning in Hebrew ‘God is (my) light’, which was popular among the Puritans, especially among early settlers in New England, but also in the southern states. In the First and Second Books of Samuel, Abner is Saul’s uncle and the commander of his army, who is eventually cut down by Joab (II Samuel 3:12–39).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Abney, Avner, Anker, Agner, Rayner, Aber, Arney, Alber, Arner, Eber

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Abner Family Origin

Where is the Abner family from?

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    You can see how Abner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Abner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Abner families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 14 Abner families living in Kentucky. This was about 48% of all the recorded Abner's in the USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Abner families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Abner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Abner Family Occupations

    What did your Abner ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, Farmer, Laborer and Farm Laborer were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Abner. The most common Abner occupation in the USA was Farmer. 43% of Abner's were Farmers. A less common occupation for the Abner family was Farming.

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    • Farmer

      43%

    • Laborer

      11%

    • Farm Laborer

      7%

    • Farming

      5%

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

    Abner Historical Records

    What Abner family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Abner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Abner census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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    Passenger List

    There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Abner. 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 Card

    There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Abner. For the veterans among your Abner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Abner Life Expectancy

    What is the average Abner lifespan?

    Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Abner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Abner in 1942 was 30, and 74 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Abner

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Abner 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.

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