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Gaab Family History

Gaab Surname Meaning

German: variant of Gaap a short form of any of numerous ancient Germanic personal names formed with geba ‘gift’

for instance Gebhardt.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gaab family from?

You can see how Gaab families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gaab family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gaab families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Gaab families living in Berkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gaab's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Gaab families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gaab surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gaab ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gaab. 24% of Gaab men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Gaab women worked as a Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    24%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Gaab family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 994 census records available for the last name Gaab. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gaab 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 220 immigration records available for the last name Gaab. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 855 military records available for the last name Gaab. For the veterans among your Gaab ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gaab lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Gaab life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Gaab in 1964 was 75, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gaab

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gaab ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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