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Abalos Family History

Abalos Surname Meaning

Spanish (Ábalos): variant of 'Avalos'.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Abalos family from?

You can see how Abalos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Abalos family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Abalos families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Abalos family living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Abalos's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Abalos families in 1911.
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What did your Abalos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Abalos. 50% of Abalos men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Abalos women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Abalos were Porter and Servant.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%
  • Porter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    67%
  • Servant
    34%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Abalos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Abalos 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 794 immigration records available for the last name Abalos. 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 568 military records available for the last name Abalos. For the veterans among your Abalos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Abalos lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Abalos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Abalos in 1942 was 29, and 71 in 2004.

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