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Gabrys Name Meaning

Polish (Gabryś) and Czech (Gabryš): from a derivative of the personal name Gabriel .

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


Similar surnames: Gabris, Gawrys, Parys, Gaby, Mars, Garin, Garb, Gabel, Gabor, Fabry

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Where is the Gabrys family from?

You can see how Gabrys families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gabrys family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gabrys families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Gabrys families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Gabrys's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gabrys families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gabrys surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gabrys ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gabrys. 65% of Gabrys men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Gabrys women worked as a Housewife. .

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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

  • Laborer
    65%
  • Assembler
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Chauffeur
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 685 census records available for the last name Gabrys. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gabrys 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 384 immigration records available for the last name Gabrys. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 313 military records available for the last name Gabrys. For the veterans among your Gabrys ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gabrys lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Gabrys life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Gabrys in 1950 was 39, and 83 in 2004.

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