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Gabes Family History

Gabes 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, Gates, Gaber, Gabe, Gares, Gales, Games, Gale, Hayes, James

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Where is the Gabes family from?

You can see how Gabes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gabes family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gabes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Gabes family living in Moray. This was 100% of all the recorded Gabes's in Scotland. Moray had the highest population of Gabes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gabes 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 Gabes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gabes. 45% of Gabes men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Carpenter
    23%

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Census Records

There are 452 census records available for the last name Gabes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gabes 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Gabes. 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 86 military records available for the last name Gabes. For the veterans among your Gabes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gabes lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Gabes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Gabes in 1966 was 77, and 93 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gabes 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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