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Gabriella Family History

Gabriella 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: Gabrielli, Gabrielle, Gabriel, Gardella, Gabriele, Gabrielse

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Where is the Gabriella family from?

You can see how Gabriella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gabriella family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gabriella families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Gabriella families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Gabriella's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Gabriella families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gabriella surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gabriella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gabriella. 67% of Gabriella men worked as a Truck Driver and 50% of Gabriella women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gabriella were Miner and Cook.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Truck Driver
    67%
  • Miner
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    50%
  • Cook
    50%

What Gabriella family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 297 census records available for the last name Gabriella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gabriella 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Gabriella. 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 68 military records available for the last name Gabriella. For the veterans among your Gabriella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gabriella lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Gabriella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gabriella in 1973 was 58, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gabriella 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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