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Gabre Family History

Gabre 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: Gable, Gabe, Fabre, Gale, Barre, Hare, Gabel, Gabriel, Gange, Garret

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Where is the Gabre family from?

You can see how Gabre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gabre family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gabre families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 2 Gabre families living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Gabre's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Gabre families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gabre surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gabre ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 128 census records available for the last name Gabre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gabre 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Gabre. 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 39 military records available for the last name Gabre. For the veterans among your Gabre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gabre lifespan?

Between 1990 and 2004, in the United States, Gabre life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gabre in 1990 was 65, and 74 in 2004.

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