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Gabower Family History

Gabower 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: Gower, Bower, Gaber, Gabler, Gabor, Gangwer, Flower, Gabel, Gabriel

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Where is the Gabower family from?

You can see how Gabower families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gabower family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gabower families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Gabower families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Gabower's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gabower families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gabower surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gabower ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gabower. 100% of Gabower men worked as a Farm Operator. .

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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

  • Farm Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 125 census records available for the last name Gabower. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gabower 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Gabower. 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 10 military records available for the last name Gabower. For the veterans among your Gabower ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gabower lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Gabower life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Gabower in 1966 was 79, and 90 in 2004.

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