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Gobby Family History

Gobby Surname Meaning

see Gobey.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Gobby family from?

You can see how Gobby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gobby family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Gobby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 53 Gobby families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gobby's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gobby families in 1891.
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What did your Gobby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Clothing Club Agent and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gobby. 50% of Gobby men worked as a Clothing Club Agent and 80% of Gobby women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gobby were General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Dut.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Clothing Club Agent
    50%
  • General Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • School Teacher
    4%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    4%

What Gobby family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Gobby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gobby 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 224 immigration records available for the last name Gobby. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 129 military records available for the last name Gobby. For the veterans among your Gobby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gobby lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Gobby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Gobby in 1967 was 61, and 87 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gobby

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gobby 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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