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Gableman Family History

Gableman 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: Ableman, Alleman, Goleman, Harleman, Gallman, Aleman, Adleman

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Where is the Gableman family from?

You can see how Gableman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gableman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gableman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Gableman families living in Iowa. This was about 32% of all the recorded Gableman's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Gableman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gableman 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 Gableman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gableman. 27% of Gableman men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Gableman women worked as a Teacher.

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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
    27%
  • Farming
    18%
  • Machinist
    14%
  • Foreman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Gableman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 673 census records available for the last name Gableman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gableman 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Gableman. 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 86 military records available for the last name Gableman. For the veterans among your Gableman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gableman lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Gableman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Gableman in 1970 was 68, and 79 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gableman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gableman 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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