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Alaba Family History

Alaba 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: Alba, Laba, Kaba, Baba, Alam, Balaban, Arata, Lala, Laban, Araya

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Where is the Alaba family from?

You can see how Alaba families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alaba family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Alaba families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Alaba family living in Vermont. This was 100% of all the recorded Alaba's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Alaba families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alaba 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 Alaba ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Alaba. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alaba 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Alaba. 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 33 military records available for the last name Alaba. For the veterans among your Alaba ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alaba lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Alaba life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Alaba in 1976 was 76, and 66 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alaba 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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