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Abyad Family History

Abyad 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: Abad, Ahmad, Assad, Abbas, Abram, Abid, Abend, Arya, Awad, Aswad

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Where is the Abyad family from?

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

What did your Abyad ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Abyad. 100% of Abyad 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
    100%

What Abyad family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Abyad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Abyad 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Abyad. 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 36 military records available for the last name Abyad. For the veterans among your Abyad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Abyad lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Abyad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Abyad in 1969 was 69, and 66 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Abyad 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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