Abay Family History

Abay 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: Abad, Bay, Gabay, Aday, Abar, Labay, Asay, Abby, May, Hay

1K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
45	Military Records
208	Immigration Records
221	Census and Voter Lists
89	Member Trees

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Where is the Abay family from?

You can see how Abay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Abay family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Abay family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Abay's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Abay families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Abay 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 Abay ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Abay.

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Census Record

There are 221 census records available for the last name Abay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Abay census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 208 immigration records available for the last name Abay. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Military Records

There are 45 military records available for the last name Abay. For the veterans among your Abay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Abay lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Abay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Abay in 1974 was 53, and 94 in 2004.

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Abay Surname Meaning

Where is the Abay family from?

What did your Abay ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Abay.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Farmer

100%

What Abay family records will you find?

What is the average Abay lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Abay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Abay in 1974 was 53, and 94 in 2004.

Abay Family History

Abay Surname Meaning

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Abay Surname Meaning

2,000 record(s) for Abay

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Where is the Abay family from?

What did your Abay ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1921

What Abay family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Abay family history

What is the average Abay lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Abay family tree

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