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Abish Family History

Abish 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: Fabish, Babish, Bish, Ash, Biss, Avis, Dobish, Bush, Klish, Krish

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Where is the Abish family from?

You can see how Abish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Abish family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Abish families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Abish family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Abish's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Abish families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Abish surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Abish ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 193 census records available for the last name Abish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Abish 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 265 immigration records available for the last name Abish. 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 24 military records available for the last name Abish. For the veterans among your Abish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Abish lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Abish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Abish in 1970 was 70, and 71 in 2001.

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