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Gabara Family History

Gabara 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: Jabara, Bara, Abarca, Barbara, Gaber, Gaar, Kamara, Gaba, Basara

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Where is the Gabara family from?

You can see how Gabara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gabara family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gabara families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Gabara families living in Colorado. This was about 71% of all the recorded Gabara's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Gabara families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gabara surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gabara ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gabara. 100% of Gabara men worked as a Truck Driver. .

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%
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Census Records

There are 286 census records available for the last name Gabara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gabara 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Gabara. 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 53 military records available for the last name Gabara. For the veterans among your Gabara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gabara lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Gabara life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gabara in 1972 was 59, and 83 in 2004.

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