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Gab Family History

Gab Surname 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: Gal, Gay, Gan, Gaba, Garb, Gao, Grab, Gad, Gabe, Gau

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Where is the Gab family from?

You can see how Gab families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gab family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Gab families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Gab families living in Shropshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gab's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Gab families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gab 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 Gab ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Gab family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 946 census records available for the last name Gab. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gab 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 261 immigration records available for the last name Gab. 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 278 military records available for the last name Gab. For the veterans among your Gab ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gab lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Gab life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Gab in 1971 was 73, and 59 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gab 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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