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Gabey Family History

Gabey 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: Gabel, Gaber, Mabey, Gabay, Rabey, Gabe, Galey, Garey, Gaby, Babey

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Where is the Gabey family from?

You can see how Gabey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gabey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gabey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Gabey families living in Kent. This was about 80% of all the recorded Gabey's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Gabey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gabey 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 Gabey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gabey. 100% of Gabey 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
    100%

What Gabey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 540 census records available for the last name Gabey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gabey 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Gabey. 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 61 military records available for the last name Gabey. For the veterans among your Gabey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gabey lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Gabey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gabey in 1964 was 74, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gabey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gabey 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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