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Gabill Family History

Gabill 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: Gambill, Grabill, Gill, Gall, Gabel, Grill, Gabriel, Bill, Hamill

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Where is the Gabill family from?

You can see how Gabill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gabill family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Gabill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Gabill families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gabill's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gabill families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gabill 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 104 census records available for the last name Gabill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gabill 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Gabill. 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 13 military records available for the last name Gabill. For the veterans among your Gabill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gabill lifespan?

Average Gabill life expectancy in 1975 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gabill 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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