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Gabbe Family History

Gabbe Surname Meaning

see Gabb.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Gabbe family from?

You can see how Gabbe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gabbe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gabbe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Gabbe families living in Warwickshire. This was about 47% of all the recorded Gabbe's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Gabbe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gabbe 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 Gabbe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gabbe. 100% of Gabbe women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gabbe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gabbe 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 443 immigration records available for the last name Gabbe. 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 131 military records available for the last name Gabbe. For the veterans among your Gabbe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gabbe lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Gabbe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Gabbe in 1960 was 54, and 60 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gabbe 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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