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Gabern Family History

Gabern 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: Gaber, Gabert, Gabel, Davern, Faber, Gabler, Naber, Graber, Garber

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Where is the Gabern family from?

You can see how Gabern families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gabern family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gabern families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Gabern family living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Gabern's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Gabern families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gabern 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 52 census records available for the last name Gabern. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gabern 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Gabern. 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 4 military records available for the last name Gabern. For the veterans among your Gabern ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gabern lifespan?

Average Gabern life expectancy in 1988 was 62 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gabern 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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