This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Gabelman family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Gabelman Family History

Gabelman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Gabelmann. Jewish (from Poland): metonymic occupational name for a maker and seller of forks.

A variant of Gabel 1 with the addition of Yiddish man ‘man’.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Gabelman family from?

You can see how Gabelman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gabelman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gabelman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Gabelman families living in Ohio. This was about 41% of all the recorded Gabelman's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Gabelman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gabelman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Gabelman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gabelman. 37% of Gabelman men worked as a Salesman and 60% of Gabelman women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gabelman were Farmer and Waitress.

View Census Data for Gabelman | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    37%
  • New Worker
    28%
  • Carpenter
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    60%
  • Waitress
    40%

What Gabelman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gabelman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gabelman census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Gabelman

Passenger Lists

There are 223 immigration records available for the last name Gabelman. 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.

View all Gabelman immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 377 military records available for the last name Gabelman. For the veterans among your Gabelman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Gabelman military records

You've only scratched the surface of Gabelman family history

Discover More

What is the average Gabelman lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Gabelman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Gabelman in 1951 was 51, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gabelman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gabelman 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Gabelman family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial