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Gabres Family History

Gabres 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: Gabris, Gabrys, Gares, Gabel, Gabriel, Gates, Garret, Gaber, Gabler

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Where is the Gabres family from?

You can see how Gabres families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gabres family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Gabres families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gabres families living in Illinois. This was about 20% of all the recorded Gabres's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Gabres families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gabres surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gabres ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Electrician was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gabres. 100% of Gabres men worked as an Electrician. .

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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

  • Electrician
    100%
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Census Records

There are 117 census records available for the last name Gabres. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gabres 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Gabres. 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 18 military records available for the last name Gabres. For the veterans among your Gabres ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gabres lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Gabres life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Gabres in 1969 was 83, and 73 in 2002.

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