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Gabay Family History

Gabay Surname Meaning

Jewish (Sephardic and eastern Ashkenazic): status name from Hebrew gabay ‘warden’ denoting a trustee or warden of a Jewish public institution

especially a synagogue or a manager of the affairs of a Hasidic rabbi.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gabay family from?

You can see how Gabay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gabay family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gabay families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Gabay family living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gabay's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Gabay families in 1911.
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What did your Gabay ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Gabay. 100% of Gabay men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gabay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gabay 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 987 immigration records available for the last name Gabay. 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 254 military records available for the last name Gabay. For the veterans among your Gabay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gabay lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Gabay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Gabay in 1957 was 60, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gabay 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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