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Gavriel Family History

Gavriel Surname Meaning

from the Biblical personal name Gavriel; see Gabriel.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Gavriel family from?

You can see how Gavriel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gavriel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gavriel families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Gavriel families living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gavriel's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Gavriel families in 1880.
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What did your Gavriel ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

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Census Records

There are 428 census records available for the last name Gavriel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gavriel 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 310 immigration records available for the last name Gavriel. 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 101 military records available for the last name Gavriel. For the veterans among your Gavriel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gavriel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Gavriel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Gavriel in 1964 was 57, and 73 in 2004.

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