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Ayoob Family History

Ayoob Surname Meaning

Arabic: variant of Ayoub and in North America (also) an altered form of this. Bearers of this surname are both Muslims and Christians.

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


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Where is the Ayoob family from?

You can see how Ayoob families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ayoob family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Ayoob families living in California. This was about 39% of all the recorded Ayoob's in USA. California had the highest population of Ayoob families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ayoob 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 Ayoob ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ayoob. 23% of Ayoob men worked as a Clerk and 43% of Ayoob women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ayoob were New Worker and Salesgirl.

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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

  • Clerk
    23%
  • Proprietor
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • New Worker
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    43%
  • New Worker
    29%
  • Salesgirl
    29%

What Ayoob family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 451 census records available for the last name Ayoob. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ayoob 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 301 immigration records available for the last name Ayoob. 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 147 military records available for the last name Ayoob. For the veterans among your Ayoob ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ayoob lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Ayoob life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Ayoob in 1957 was 55, and 86 in 2004.

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