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Gobler Family History

Gobler 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: Gabler, Dobler, Goller, Kobler, Tobler, Gubler, Cobler, Goble, Hobler

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Where is the Gobler family from?

You can see how Gobler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gobler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gobler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Gobler families living in London. This was about 40% of all the recorded Gobler's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gobler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gobler 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 Gobler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gobler. 17% of Gobler men worked as a Clerk and 25% of Gobler women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gobler were Carpenter and Operator.

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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

  • Clerk
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Carpenter
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    25%
  • Saleslady
    25%
  • Maid
    25%
  • Operator
    25%

What Gobler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gobler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gobler 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 229 immigration records available for the last name Gobler. 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 218 military records available for the last name Gobler. For the veterans among your Gobler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gobler lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Gobler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gobler in 1963 was 76, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gobler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gobler 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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