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A Family History

A 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: An, Ma, Ba, Ha, Na, Sa, Al, Au, Ao, La

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Where is the A family from?

You can see how A families moved over time by selecting different census years. The A family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most A families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 A families living in Ontario. This was about 29% of all the recorded A's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of A families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the A 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 A ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmworker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named A. 100% of A men worked as a Farmworker and 59% of A women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmworker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    59%
  • Domestic Servant
    9%
  • Housekeeper
    7%
  • Housemaid
    6%

What A family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name A. Like a window into their day-to-day life, A 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 642 immigration records available for the last name A. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name A. For the veterans among your A ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average A lifespan?

Between 1998 and 2001, in the United States, A life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for A in 1998 was 79, and 53 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for A

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your A 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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