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Abaya Family History

Abaya 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: Araya, Amaya, Anaya, Abad, Bara, Basa, Baba, Abarca, Bay, Arata

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Where is the Abaya family from?

You can see how Abaya families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Abaya family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Abaya families living in New York. This was about 22% of all the recorded Abaya's in USA. New York had the highest population of Abaya families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Abaya 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 Abaya ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Abaya. 70% of Abaya 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
    70%
  • Cane Contractor
    30%

What Abaya family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Abaya. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Abaya 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 408 immigration records available for the last name Abaya. 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 106 military records available for the last name Abaya. For the veterans among your Abaya ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Abaya lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Abaya life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Abaya in 1955 was 38, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Abaya

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Abaya 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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