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Gabaldon Family History

Gabaldon Surname Meaning

Spanish (Gabaldón): habitational name from Gabaldón in the province of Cuenca.

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


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Where is the Gabaldon family from?

You can see how Gabaldon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gabaldon family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gabaldon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 125 Gabaldon families living in New Mexico. This was about 91% of all the recorded Gabaldon's in USA. New Mexico had the highest population of Gabaldon families in 1880.
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What did your Gabaldon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gabaldon. 31% of Gabaldon men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Gabaldon women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gabaldon were Trucking and Housework.

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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
    31%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Labor
    9%
  • Trucking
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    43%
  • Clerk
    29%
  • Housework
    29%

What Gabaldon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Gabaldon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gabaldon 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 825 immigration records available for the last name Gabaldon. 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 999 military records available for the last name Gabaldon. For the veterans among your Gabaldon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gabaldon lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Gabaldon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Gabaldon in 1949 was 38, and 63 in 2004.

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