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Gobeyn Family History

Gobeyn 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: Goben, Gobert, Goren, Gobel, Cobern, Gobin, Cobey, Coben, Goen, Gorey

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Where is the Gobeyn family from?

You can see how Gobeyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gobeyn family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gobeyn families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Gobeyn's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gobeyn families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gobeyn 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 Gobeyn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gobeyn. 38% of Gobeyn men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Gobeyn 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
    38%
  • Paper Maker
    38%
  • Farmer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Gobeyn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Gobeyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gobeyn 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Gobeyn. 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 25 military records available for the last name Gobeyn. For the veterans among your Gobeyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gobeyn lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Gobeyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Gobeyn in 1964 was 90, and 82 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gobeyn 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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