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Gorbitt Family History

Gorbitt 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: Corbitt, Gorbett, Garbutt, Corbett, Garbett, Torbett, Gerbitz

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Where is the Gorbitt family from?

You can see how Gorbitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorbitt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Gorbitt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Gorbitt family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Gorbitt's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gorbitt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorbitt 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 47 census records available for the last name Gorbitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorbitt 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Gorbitt. 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 14 military records available for the last name Gorbitt. For the veterans among your Gorbitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorbitt lifespan?

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