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Gabbard Family History

Gabbard Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Gebhardt.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gabbard family from?

You can see how Gabbard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gabbard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gabbard families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Gabbard families living in Surrey. This was about 43% of all the recorded Gabbard's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Gabbard families in 1891.
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What did your Gabbard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gabbard. 24% of Gabbard men worked as a Farmer and 11% of Gabbard women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gabbard were Farm Laborer and Laborer.

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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

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farming
    5%
  • Farm Laborer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    11%
  • Maid
    9%
  • Housewife
    9%
  • Laborer
    8%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Gabbard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gabbard 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 267 immigration records available for the last name Gabbard. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Gabbard. For the veterans among your Gabbard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gabbard lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Gabbard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Gabbard in 1947 was 26, and 70 in 2004.

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