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Gobus Family History

Gobus 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: Kobus, Sobus, Dobos, Gobel, Bonus, Gaus, Debus, Golub, Dobis, Gobin

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Where is the Gobus family from?

You can see how Gobus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gobus family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Gobus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Gobus family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Gobus's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Gobus families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gobus 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 117 census records available for the last name Gobus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gobus 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 176 immigration records available for the last name Gobus. 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 39 military records available for the last name Gobus. For the veterans among your Gobus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gobus lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Gobus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gobus in 1965 was 65, and 85 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gobus 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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