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Abaca Family History

Abaca 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: Abarca, Baca, Back, Abad, Bach, Bara, Basa, Baba, Barca, Arata

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Where is the Abaca family from?

You can see how Abaca families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Abaca family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Abaca families living in New Mexico. This was 100% of all the recorded Abaca's in USA. New Mexico had the highest population of Abaca families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Abaca 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 977 census records available for the last name Abaca. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Abaca 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Abaca. 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 11 military records available for the last name Abaca. For the veterans among your Abaca ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Abaca lifespan?

Between 1994 and 1996, in the United States, Abaca life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Abaca in 1994 was 66, and 52 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Abaca 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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