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Goby Family History

Goby Surname Meaning

see Gobey.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Goby family from?

You can see how Goby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goby family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Goby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 47 Goby families living in Essex. This was about 36% of all the recorded Goby's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Goby families in 1891.
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What did your Goby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Goby. 73% of Goby women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Private Means
    17%
  • House Duties
    12%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Goby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goby 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 365 immigration records available for the last name Goby. 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 204 military records available for the last name Goby. For the veterans among your Goby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goby lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Goby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Goby in 1966 was 82, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goby 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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