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Abbay Family History

Abbay 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: Abbas, Abbey, Gabbay, Abby, Abad, Albany, Bay, Akbar, Abbasi, Aubry

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Where is the Abbay family from?

You can see how Abbay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Abbay family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Abbay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Abbay families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Abbay's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Abbay families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Abbay 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 Abbay ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Abbay. 100% of Abbay 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Abbay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Abbay 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Abbay. 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 260 military records available for the last name Abbay. For the veterans among your Abbay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Abbay lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Abbay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Abbay in 1961 was 64, and 97 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Abbay

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Abbay 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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