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Abraha Family History

Abraha Surname Meaning

Ethiopian: from the personal name Abraham.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


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Where is the Abraha family from?

You can see how Abraha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Abraha family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Abraha families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 11 Abraha families living in Manitoba. This was about 69% of all the recorded Abraha's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Abraha families in 1911.
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What did your Abraha ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 248 census records available for the last name Abraha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Abraha 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Abraha. 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 15 military records available for the last name Abraha. For the veterans among your Abraha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Abraha lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2004, in the United States, Abraha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Abraha in 1988 was 54, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Abraha 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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