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Gabonay Family History

Gabonay 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, Gaona, Gaboury, Gabbay, Giboney, Gandy, Bonar, Dabney, Gaba

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Where is the Gabonay family from?

You can see how Gabonay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gabonay family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gabonay family living in Colorado. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gabonay's in USA. Colorado and 1 other state had the highest population of Gabonay families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gabonay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gabonay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Servant was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gabonay. 100% of Gabonay women worked as a Servant. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    100%
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What Gabonay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Gabonay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gabonay 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Gabonay. 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 27 military records available for the last name Gabonay. For the veterans among your Gabonay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gabonay lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1999, in the United States, Gabonay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Gabonay in 1975 was 69, and 86 in 1999.

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