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Gablin Family History

Gablin 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: Gatlin, Galin, Giblin, Gamlin, Gallin, Gaulin, Garlin, Gamblin, Gavin

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Where is the Gablin family from?

You can see how Gablin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gablin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Gablin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Gablin family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gablin's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Gablin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gablin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gablin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Iron Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gablin. 100% of Gablin men worked as an Iron Worker. .

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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

  • Iron Worker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 348 census records available for the last name Gablin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gablin 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Gablin. 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 31 military records available for the last name Gablin. For the veterans among your Gablin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gablin lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1999, in the United States, Gablin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gablin in 1979 was 80, and 97 in 1999.

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