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Gabye Family History

Gabye 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: Gable, Gabe, Gaby, Gaye, Gale, Gabel, Gange, Gay, Mabee, Babe

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Where is the Gabye family from?

You can see how Gabye families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gabye family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gabye family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Gabye's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Gabye families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gabye 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 11 census records available for the last name Gabye. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gabye 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Gabye. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gabye. For the veterans among your Gabye ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gabye lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gabye 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gabye

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