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Gobster Family History

Gobster 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: Oster, Forster, Koster, Doster, Coster, Poster, Gloster, Foster

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Where is the Gobster family from?

You can see how Gobster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gobster family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gobster family living in Colorado. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gobster's in USA. Colorado and 1 other state had the highest population of Gobster families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gobster 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 49 census records available for the last name Gobster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gobster 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Gobster. 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 59 military records available for the last name Gobster. For the veterans among your Gobster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gobster lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Gobster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Gobster in 1964 was 66, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gobster 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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