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Gabier Family History

Gabier 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: Gaber, Gabler, Gaier, Gabel, Gabriel, Galler, Gander, Ganter, Garner

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Where is the Gabier family from?

You can see how Gabier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gabier family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gabier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Gabier families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Gabier's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Gabier families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gabier 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 Gabier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housekeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gabier. 100% of Gabier women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Gabier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Gabier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gabier 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Gabier. 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 23 military records available for the last name Gabier. For the veterans among your Gabier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gabier lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1991, in the United States, Gabier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Gabier in 1983 was 90, and 78 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gabier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gabier 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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