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Gobser Family History

Gobser 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: Gubser, Goeser, Gober, Gonser, Gosser, Ober, Gower, Kober, Noser

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Where is the Gobser family from?

You can see how Gobser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gobser family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Gobser family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Gobser's in USA. California had the highest population of Gobser families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gobser 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 28 census records available for the last name Gobser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gobser 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Gobser. 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 11 military records available for the last name Gobser. For the veterans among your Gobser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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