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Gaebe Family History

Gaebe 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: Gaebel, Garbe, Gabe, Gaede, Grebe, Gale, Gabel, Gange, Babe, Gee

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Where is the Gaebe family from?

You can see how Gaebe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gaebe family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gaebe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 24 Gaebe families living in Illinois. This was about 92% of all the recorded Gaebe's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gaebe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gaebe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gaebe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gaebe. 80% of Gaebe 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
    80%
  • Mechanic
    20%
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Census Records

There are 887 census records available for the last name Gaebe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gaebe 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Gaebe. 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 300 military records available for the last name Gaebe. For the veterans among your Gaebe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gaebe lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gaebe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gaebe in 1963 was 79, and 74 in 2004.

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