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Gabris Family History

Gabris Surname Meaning

Slovak (Gabriš Gábriš): from a pet form of the personal name Gabriel.

Hungarian (Gábris): from a pet form of the personal name Gábor (see Gabor).

Latvian: from a derivative of the personal name Gabriels (see Gabriel).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gabris family from?

You can see how Gabris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gabris family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gabris families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Gabris families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gabris's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Gabris families in 1891.
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What did your Gabris ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gabris. 34% of Gabris men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Gabris women worked as a Saleslady.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Top Dock Worker
    17%
  • Iron Worker
    17%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gabris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gabris 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 597 immigration records available for the last name Gabris. 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 256 military records available for the last name Gabris. For the veterans among your Gabris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gabris lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Gabris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Gabris in 1964 was 56, and 76 in 2004.

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