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Gabelt Family History

Gabelt Name 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, Gabert, Babel, Gault, Kabel, Abel, Gaber, Gable, Habel, Gobert

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Where is the Gabelt family from?

You can see how Gabelt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gabelt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gabelt family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Gabelt's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gabelt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gabelt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gabelt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gabelt. 50% of Gabelt 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
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Gabelt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gabelt 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Gabelt. 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 26 military records available for the last name Gabelt. For the veterans among your Gabelt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gabelt lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Gabelt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Gabelt in 1975 was 79, and 63 in 2004.

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