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Gabrels Family History

Gabrels 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: Garrels, Gabel, Gabriel, Abrell, Gareis, Gabris, Gambrell, Gubbels

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Where is the Gabrels family from?

You can see how Gabrels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gabrels family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Gabrels families living in Georgia. This was about 80% of all the recorded Gabrels's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Gabrels families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gabrels 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 Gabrels ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Gabrels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gabrels 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Gabrels. 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 88 military records available for the last name Gabrels. For the veterans among your Gabrels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gabrels lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2001, in the United States, Gabrels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Gabrels in 1956 was 44, and 82 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gabrels 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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