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Gabeler Family History

Gabeler 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: Gabler, Gabel, Galler, Gaber, Gable, Abele, Haberer, Gateley, Gaebler

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Where is the Gabeler family from?

You can see how Gabeler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gabeler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gabeler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Gabeler families living in Maryland. This was about 40% of all the recorded Gabeler's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Gabeler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gabeler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gabeler ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 240 census records available for the last name Gabeler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gabeler 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Gabeler. 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 56 military records available for the last name Gabeler. For the veterans among your Gabeler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gabeler lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1998, in the United States, Gabeler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Gabeler in 1964 was 74, and 76 in 1998.

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