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Gabrial Family History

Gabrial 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: Gabriel, Gabris, Gabrick, Cabral, Abril, Gabriele, Gambrill, Brill

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Where is the Gabrial family from?

You can see how Gabrial families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gabrial family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gabrial families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Gabrial family living in Louisiana. This was about 33% of all the recorded Gabrial's in USA. Louisiana and 2 other states had the highest population of Gabrial families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gabrial surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gabrial ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gabrial. 32% of Gabrial men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Gabrial women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gabrial were Machinist and Secretary. .

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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

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Tailor
    9%
  • Machinist
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    43%
  • Maid
    29%
  • Secretary
    29%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gabrial. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gabrial 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Gabrial. 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 120 military records available for the last name Gabrial. For the veterans among your Gabrial ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gabrial lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1993, in the United States, Gabrial life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Gabrial in 1975 was 81, and 61 in 1993.

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