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Gabry Family History

Gabry 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: Gabay, Fabry, Gabrys, Gary, Gaby, Garry, Mabry, Gabel, Gay, Geary

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Where is the Gabry family from?

You can see how Gabry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gabry family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gabry families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Gabry families living in Massachusetts. This was about 73% of all the recorded Gabry's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Gabry families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gabry surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gabry ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gabry. 50% of Gabry men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Gabry women worked as a Waitress. .

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Machinist
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 313 census records available for the last name Gabry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gabry 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 Gabry. 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 48 military records available for the last name Gabry. For the veterans among your Gabry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gabry lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Gabry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gabry in 1958 was 49, and 70 in 2004.

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