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Gabela Family History

Gabela 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: Gabel, Abela, Fabela, Babel, Kabel, Abel, Gaber, Varela, Gable, Habel

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Where is the Gabela family from?

You can see how Gabela families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gabela family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Gabela families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Gabela family living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Gabela's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Gabela families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gabela surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Gabela. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gabela 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Gabela. 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 8 military records available for the last name Gabela. For the veterans among your Gabela ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gabela lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Gabela life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Gabela in 1965 was 79, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gabela 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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