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Agbay Family History

Agbay 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: Gray, Abad, Albany, Gay, Bay, Akbar, Aubry, Alba, Alban, Abbas

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Where is the Agbay family from?

You can see how Agbay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Agbay family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Agbay family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Agbay's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Agbay families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Agbay 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 Agbay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Agbay. 50% of Agbay men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Agbay women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Agbay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Agbay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Agbay 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Agbay. 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 25 military records available for the last name Agbay. For the veterans among your Agbay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Agbay lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2003, in the United States, Agbay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Agbay in 1945 was 26, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Agbay

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Agbay 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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