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Gabriola Family History

Gabriola Surname 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: Labriola, Gabriel, Arriola, Gabriele, Gaxiola, Ariola, Parola

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Where is the Gabriola family from?

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

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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Gabriola. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gabriola 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Gabriola. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 7 military records available for the last name Gabriola. For the veterans among your Gabriola ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gabriola lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1996, in the United States, Gabriola life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Gabriola in 1975 was 87, and 32 in 1996.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gabriola ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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