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Abala Family History

Abala 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: Bala, Zabala, Sabala, Abela, Abila, Ayala, Sala, Abad, Bara, Basa

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Where is the Abala family from?

You can see how Abala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Abala family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Abala families living in Ohio. This was about 80% of all the recorded Abala's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Abala families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Abala 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 Abala ancestors do for a living?

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

What Abala family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 193 census records available for the last name Abala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Abala 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Abala. 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 12 military records available for the last name Abala. For the veterans among your Abala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Abala lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1999, in the United States, Abala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Abala in 1978 was 79, and 88 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Abala 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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