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Gobeil Family History

Gobeil Surname Meaning

French: probably a variant of Gobil which may be a pet form of the personal name Gobert.

The surname Gobeil has died out in France.

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


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Where is the Gobeil family from?

You can see how Gobeil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gobeil family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gobeil families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 397 Gobeil families living in Quebec. This was about 96% of all the recorded Gobeil's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Gobeil families in 1911.
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What did your Gobeil ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Couturire were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Gobeil. 34% of Gobeil men worked as a Cultivateur and 20% of Gobeil women worked as a Couturire. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gobeil were Menuisier and Commis.

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    34%
  • Journalier
    19%
  • Fils Cultivateur
    10%
  • Menuisier
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Couturire
    20%
  • Revenue
    20%
  • Institutrice
    20%
  • Commis
    10%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Gobeil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gobeil 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 341 immigration records available for the last name Gobeil. 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 476 military records available for the last name Gobeil. For the veterans among your Gobeil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gobeil lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Gobeil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gobeil in 1952 was 50, and 82 in 2004.

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