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Abba Family History

Abba Name 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: Alba, Abbas, Abbe, Abbs, Abby, Abu, Kaba, Abad, Baba, Ba

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Where is the Abba family from?

You can see how Abba families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Abba family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Abba families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Abba family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Abba's in USA. New York had the highest population of Abba families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Abba surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Abba ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Abba. 29% of Abba men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Abba women worked as a Saleslady. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Labor
    22%
  • Clerk
    22%
  • Farmer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Abba. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Abba 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 866 immigration records available for the last name Abba. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 343 military records available for the last name Abba. For the veterans among your Abba ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Abba lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Abba life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Abba in 1953 was 58, and 82 in 2004.

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