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Gabele Family History

Gabele 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, Gable, Abele, Gale, Babel, Mabee, Cable, Kabel, Abel, Gaber

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Where is the Gabele family from?

You can see how Gabele families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gabele family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Gabele families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Gabele families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 88% of all the recorded Gabele's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Gabele families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gabele 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 Gabele ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gabele. 34% of Gabele 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
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%

What Gabele family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 784 census records available for the last name Gabele. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gabele 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 158 immigration records available for the last name Gabele. 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 286 military records available for the last name Gabele. For the veterans among your Gabele ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gabele lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Gabele life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Gabele in 1966 was 93, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gabele

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gabele 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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