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Gabbett Family History

Gabbett Surname Meaning

see Gabbott.

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


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Where is the Gabbett family from?

You can see how Gabbett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gabbett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gabbett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 51 Gabbett families living in London. This was about 34% of all the recorded Gabbett's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gabbett families in 1891.
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What did your Gabbett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gabbett. 67% of Gabbett 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
    67%
  • None
    34%

What Gabbett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gabbett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gabbett 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 478 immigration records available for the last name Gabbett. 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 416 military records available for the last name Gabbett. For the veterans among your Gabbett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gabbett lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Gabbett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Gabbett in 1965 was 74, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gabbett 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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