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Gooby Family History

Gooby Surname Meaning

probably a variant of Goadby.

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


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Where is the Gooby family from?

You can see how Gooby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gooby family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gooby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 34 Gooby families living in London. This was about 20% of all the recorded Gooby's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gooby families in 1891.
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What did your Gooby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gooby. 100% of Gooby men worked as a Farm Labourer and 88% of Gooby 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farm Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Incapacitated
    12%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gooby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gooby 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 265 immigration records available for the last name Gooby. 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 236 military records available for the last name Gooby. For the veterans among your Gooby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gooby lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Gooby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Gooby in 1966 was 80, and 90 in 2004.

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