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Gobs Family History

Gobs 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: Goos, Goss, Goes, Kobs, Ross, Gong, Kos, Moss, Gold, Roos

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Where is the Gobs family from?

You can see how Gobs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gobs family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gobs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Gobs families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Gobs's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Gobs families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gobs surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 660 census records available for the last name Gobs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gobs 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Gobs. 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 42 military records available for the last name Gobs. For the veterans among your Gobs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gobs lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2002, in the United States, Gobs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Gobs in 1975 was 77, and 73 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gobs 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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