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Azay Family History

Azay 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: Azar, Aday, Azad, Zay, Azam, Asay, May, Hay, Lazar, Kay

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Where is the Azay family from?

You can see how Azay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Azay family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Azay family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Azay's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Azay families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Azay 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 21 census records available for the last name Azay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Azay 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Azay. 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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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Azay. For the veterans among your Azay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Azay lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Azay 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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