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Gobeille Family History

Gobeille Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Gobeil.

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


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Where is the Gobeille family from?

You can see how Gobeille families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gobeille family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gobeille families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Gobeille family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Gobeille's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gobeille families in 1891.
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What did your Gobeille ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cabinet Maker and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gobeille. 25% of Gobeille men worked as a Cabinet Maker and 34% of Gobeille women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gobeille were Proprietor and Spinner.

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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

  • Cabinet Maker
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Machinist
    25%
  • Proprietor
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Spinner
    34%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gobeille. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gobeille 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 234 immigration records available for the last name Gobeille. 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 344 military records available for the last name Gobeille. For the veterans among your Gobeille ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gobeille lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2003, in the United States, Gobeille life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Gobeille in 1951 was 47, and 84 in 2003.

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