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Gorb Family History

Gorb 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: Gore, Gort, Korb, Garb, Gora, Gory, Gori, Gorr, Goeb, Gord

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Where is the Gorb family from?

You can see how Gorb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorb family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gorb families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Gorb families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gorb's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gorb families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorb surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gorb ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gorb. 100% of Gorb 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 285 census records available for the last name Gorb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorb 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Gorb. 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 19 military records available for the last name Gorb. For the veterans among your Gorb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorb lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Gorb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Gorb in 1964 was 72, and 81 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gorb

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gorb 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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