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Acoya Family History

Acoya Name 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: Acoba, Arora, Araya, Acord, Amaya, Moya, Goya, Anaya, Caya, Ancona

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Where is the Acoya family from?

You can see how Acoya families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Acoya family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Acoya family living in Arizona. This was 100% of all the recorded Acoya's in USA. Arizona had the highest population of Acoya families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Acoya surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Acoya ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Car Inspector was the top reported job for people in the USA named Acoya. 100% of Acoya men worked as a Car Inspector. .

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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

  • Car Inspector
    100%
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Census Records

There are 211 census records available for the last name Acoya. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Acoya 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Acoya. 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 62 military records available for the last name Acoya. For the veterans among your Acoya ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Acoya lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Acoya life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Acoya in 1971 was 68, and 55 in 2002.

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