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Gabiel Family History

Gabiel 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, Gabriel, Daniel, Babel, Kabel, Abel, Gaber, Gabler, Gable

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Where is the Gabiel family from?

You can see how Gabiel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gabiel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gabiel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Gabiel families living in Denbighshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Gabiel's in United Kingdom. Denbighshire had the highest population of Gabiel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gabiel 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 427 census records available for the last name Gabiel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gabiel 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Gabiel. 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 25 military records available for the last name Gabiel. For the veterans among your Gabiel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gabiel lifespan?

Average Gabiel life expectancy in 1985 was 85 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gabiel 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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