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Shabay Family History

Shabay 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: Shaban, Sabat, Haba, Sharaf, Shahan, Gabay, Swaby, Saba, Shiba, Salay

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Where is the Shabay family from?

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

What did your Shabay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shabay. 100% of Shabay men worked as a Proprietor. .

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Shabay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shabay 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Shabay. 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 20 military records available for the last name Shabay. For the veterans among your Shabay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shabay lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Shabay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Shabay in 1963 was 68, and 87 in 2003.

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