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Gabow Family History

Gabow 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: Grabow, Gabor, Gadow, Galow, Gabel, Bow, Gaber, Tabor, Gable, Gaba

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Where is the Gabow family from?

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

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gabow. 100% of Gabow men worked as a Proprietor.

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%

What Gabow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Gabow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gabow 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Gabow. 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 33 military records available for the last name Gabow. For the veterans among your Gabow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gabow lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gabow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Gabow in 1963 was 74, and 60 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gabow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gabow 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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