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Gabala Family History

Gabala 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: Zabala, Sabala, Gubala, Gabel, Bala, Rajala, Gable, Galla, Gaba

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Where is the Gabala family from?

You can see how Gabala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gabala family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gabala families living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Gabala's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Gabala families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gabala 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 Gabala ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gabala. 50% of Gabala 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
    50%
  • Miner
    50%

What Gabala family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 215 census records available for the last name Gabala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gabala 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Gabala. 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 46 military records available for the last name Gabala. For the veterans among your Gabala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gabala lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Gabala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Gabala in 1965 was 74, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gabala

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gabala 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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