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Abdulah Family History

Abdulah 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: Abdullah, Abdul, Abdallah, Abdulla, Bula, Padula, Abella, Abela

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Where is the Abdulah family from?

You can see how Abdulah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Abdulah family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Abdulah family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Abdulah's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Abdulah families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Abdulah 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 64 census records available for the last name Abdulah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Abdulah 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 181 immigration records available for the last name Abdulah. 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 33 military records available for the last name Abdulah. For the veterans among your Abdulah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Abdulah lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Abdulah life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Abdulah in 1965 was 74, and 34 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Abdulah 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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