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Albas Family History

Albas 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, Alban, Abbas, Almas, Albus, Alas, Pallas, Abad, Albany, Alam

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Where is the Albas family from?

You can see how Albas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Albas family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Albas families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Albas families living in Illinois. This was about 63% of all the recorded Albas's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Albas families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Albas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Albas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Albas. 100% of Albas 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 287 census records available for the last name Albas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Albas 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Albas. 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 38 military records available for the last name Albas. For the veterans among your Albas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Albas lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Albas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Albas in 1966 was 76, and 55 in 2002.

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