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Jabaay Family History

Jabaay 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: Gabay, Jabara, Jabbar, Gabbay, Labay, Mabray, Jaquay, Kaba, Abad

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Where is the Jabaay family from?

You can see how Jabaay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jabaay family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jabaay families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Jabaay families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Jabaay's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Jabaay families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jabaay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jabaay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jabaay. 37% of Jabaay 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Farmer
    37%
  • Farm Hand
    28%
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Census Records

There are 326 census records available for the last name Jabaay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jabaay 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Jabaay. 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 76 military records available for the last name Jabaay. For the veterans among your Jabaay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jabaay lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Jabaay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Jabaay in 1969 was 72, and 88 in 2004.

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