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Gabelein Family History

Gabelein 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: Gamelin, Gabelman, Gabel, Gatlin, Gabler, Galvin, Gable, Belin, Abele

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Where is the Gabelein family from?

You can see how Gabelein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gabelein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gabelein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Gabelein families living in New York. This was about 38% of all the recorded Gabelein's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gabelein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gabelein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gabelein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gabelein. 100% of Gabelein 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 168 census records available for the last name Gabelein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gabelein 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Gabelein. 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 308 military records available for the last name Gabelein. For the veterans among your Gabelein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gabelein lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Gabelein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Gabelein in 1962 was 74, and 78 in 2003.

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