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Gabain Family History

Gabain 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: Gavin, Bain, Sabin, Babin, Gahan, Laban, Gatlin, Galvin, Caban, Gaba

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Where is the Gabain family from?

You can see how Gabain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gabain family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gabain families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Gabain families living in Hampshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gabain's in United Kingdom. Hampshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Gabain families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gabain 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 Gabain ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gabain. 60% of Gabain women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Retired
    40%

What Gabain family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 435 census records available for the last name Gabain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gabain 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Gabain. 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 549 military records available for the last name Gabain. For the veterans among your Gabain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gabain lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1989, in the United States, Gabain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Gabain in 1965 was 76, and 96 in 1989.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gabain

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gabain 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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