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Gabsdell Family History

Gabsdell 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: Ramsdell, Ransdell, Gardell, Gaskell, Lansdell, Gabel, Gabriel

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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Gabsdell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gabsdell 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Gabsdell. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Gabsdell. For the veterans among your Gabsdell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gabsdell lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1993, in the United States, Gabsdell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Gabsdell in 1970 was 71, and 91 in 1993.

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