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Gabelmann Name Meaning

German: variant of Gabel with the addition of Middle High German man ‘man’.

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


Similar surnames: Gabelman, Abelman, Adelmann, Habermann, Bermann, Dallmann, Edelmann

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Where is the Gabelmann family from?

You can see how Gabelmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gabelmann family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gabelmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Gabelmann families living in Kansas. This was about 35% of all the recorded Gabelmann's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Gabelmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gabelmann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gabelmann ancestors do for a living?

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

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 592 census records available for the last name Gabelmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gabelmann 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 320 immigration records available for the last name Gabelmann. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 290 military records available for the last name Gabelmann. For the veterans among your Gabelmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gabelmann lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Gabelmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Gabelmann in 1964 was 61, and 69 in 2003.

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