Origins of the Abe surname
About the Abes
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Interesting facts about Abe
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Abes most likely to marry?
Mc Abes
What are the most common Abe first names?
John
Thomas
Mary
Elizabeth
Common jobs for Abes
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Abes in 1921
Clerk Coop Soc
2
Day Scholar
2
Domestic Servant
2
Assistant Draper
1
Bar Maid
1
Commmon male occupations for Abes in 1921
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
8
Farm Hands
7
Tinsmiths
7
Skilled Mechanics And Repairmen
3
Carpenters
2
