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Agbayani Name Meaning

Ilocano (Philippines): nickname from Ilocano agbayani ‘to be heroic’.

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


Similar surnames: Bagan, Barany, Glavan, Albarran, Gramann, Galanis, Bacani, Bryans

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Where is the Agbayani family from?

You can see how Agbayani families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Agbayani family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Agbayani families living in Hawaii. This was about 86% of all the recorded Agbayani's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Agbayani families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Agbayani surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Agbayani ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Agbayani. 61% of Agbayani men worked as a Laborer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    61%
  • Cook
    13%
  • Ranch Labor
    10%
  • Cane Loader
    7%
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Census Records

There are 135 census records available for the last name Agbayani. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Agbayani 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Agbayani. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 128 military records available for the last name Agbayani. For the veterans among your Agbayani ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Agbayani lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Agbayani life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Agbayani in 1966 was 68, and 69 in 2004.

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