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Aby Family History

Aby 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: Abu, Abe, Abt, Raby, Acy, Asby, Amy, Aaby, Eby, Ary

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Where is the Aby family from?

You can see how Aby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aby family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Aby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Aby families living in Cornwall. This was about 26% of all the recorded Aby's in United Kingdom. Cornwall and 1 other county had the highest population of Aby families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aby 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 Aby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Aby. 60% of Aby men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Aby 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    60%
  • Baker
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Aby family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Aby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aby 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 289 immigration records available for the last name Aby. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Aby. For the veterans among your Aby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aby lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Aby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Aby in 1956 was 57, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Aby

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Aby 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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