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Abas Family History

Abas 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: Abad, Bas, Abbas, Aas, Abbs, Alas, Abar, Abts, Rabas, Anas

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Where is the Abas family from?

You can see how Abas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Abas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Abas families living in Texas. This was about 29% of all the recorded Abas's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Abas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Abas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Abas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and But Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Abas. 42% of Abas men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Abas women worked as a But 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    42%
  • Proprietor
    25%
  • Machinist
    17%
  • Janitor
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • But Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 434 census records available for the last name Abas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Abas 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 628 immigration records available for the last name Abas. 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 182 military records available for the last name Abas. For the veterans among your Abas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Abas lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Abas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Abas in 1971 was 81, and 84 in 2004.

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