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Gabriau Family History

Gabriau 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, Gareau, Adrian, Grau, Fabian, Maria, Gaba

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Where is the Gabriau family from?

You can see how Gabriau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gabriau family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Gabriau families living in Quebec. This was about 75% of all the recorded Gabriau's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Gabriau families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gabriau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gabriau ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Gabriau ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Gabriau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gabriau 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Gabriau. 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 5 military records available for the last name Gabriau. For the veterans among your Gabriau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gabriau lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Gabriau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Gabriau in 1964 was 55, and 79 in 2004.

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