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Gabster Family History

Gabster 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: Galster, Ganster, Gaster, Master, Ganter, Easter, Gaber, Gabler

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Where is the Gabster family from?

You can see how Gabster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gabster family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Gabster family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gabster's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Gabster families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gabster surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Gabster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gabster 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Gabster. 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 43 military records available for the last name Gabster. For the veterans among your Gabster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gabster lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1995, in the United States, Gabster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Gabster in 1973 was 64, and 78 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gabster 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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