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Origins of the Aber surname

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About the Abers

We have a total number of 583 records for people with the last name Aber.

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Where do most Abers live?

In 1921, most Abers lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Abers

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 317 records for the Aber surname. The oldest one dates back to 1599.

Who were Abers most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Abers.

What are the most common Aber first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Aber family members

Common jobs for Abers

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Abers in 1921
Laundress

2

Slipper Top Machinist

2

Weaver Cotton

2

Ag Labourer

1

Assisting In The Business

1

Common Male occupations for Abers in 1921
Errand Boy

3

Schoolars

3

Skilled Mechanics And Repairmen

3

Skilled Welders And Flame Cutters

3

Ag Labourer

2

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