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Abao Family History

Abao Surname 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: Bao, Abad, Abdo, Abar, Abato, Abu, Kaba, Ban, Bo, Cao

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Where is the Abao family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Abao surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Abao ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Abao. 100% of Abao men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Abao. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Abao 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 139 immigration records available for the last name Abao. 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 26 military records available for the last name Abao. For the veterans among your Abao ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Abao lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2002, in the United States, Abao life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Abao in 1952 was 42, and 70 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Abao 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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