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Gabelsberger Family History

Gabelsberger 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: Adelsberger, Semelsberger, Haberberger, Livelsberger, Adelsperger

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Where is the Gabelsberger family from?

You can see how Gabelsberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gabelsberger family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gabelsberger families living in Missouri. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gabelsberger's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Gabelsberger families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gabelsberger 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 Gabelsberger ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

What Gabelsberger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Gabelsberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gabelsberger 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Gabelsberger. 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 155 military records available for the last name Gabelsberger. For the veterans among your Gabelsberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gabelsberger lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2000, in the United States, Gabelsberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Gabelsberger in 1973 was 85, and 55 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gabelsberger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gabelsberger 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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