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Tabay Family History

Tabay 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: Tabak, Gabay, Tebay, Tabar, Labay, Kaba, Abad, Baba, Bay, Tatar

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Where is the Tabay family from?

You can see how Tabay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tabay family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tabay families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Tabay family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Tabay's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Tabay families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tabay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Tabay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tabay 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Tabay. 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 10 military records available for the last name Tabay. For the veterans among your Tabay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tabay lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Tabay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Tabay in 1973 was 63, and 95 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tabay 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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