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Gabil Family History

Gabil 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, Gail, Gall, Gavin, Gal, Gabriel, Basil, Sabin, Babel, Babin

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Where is the Gabil family from?

You can see how Gabil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gabil family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Gabil families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 2 Gabil families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Gabil's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gabil families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gabil 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 Gabil ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • New Worker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Gabil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gabil 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Gabil. 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 6 military records available for the last name Gabil. For the veterans among your Gabil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gabil lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2001, in the United States, Gabil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Gabil in 1956 was 26, and 87 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gabil 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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