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Gabbitt Family History

Gabbitt 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: Rabbitt, Mabbitt, Babbitt, Abbitt, Abbott, Garbutt, Garbett, Gabbert

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Where is the Gabbitt family from?

You can see how Gabbitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gabbitt family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Gabbitt families living in Colorado. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gabbitt's in USA. Colorado and 1 other state had the highest population of Gabbitt families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Gabbitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gabbitt 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Gabbitt. 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 15 military records available for the last name Gabbitt. For the veterans among your Gabbitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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