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Gorble Family History

Gorble 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: Gobble, Goble, Noble, Gore, Gorse, Gole, Gable, Doble, Garbe, Womble

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Where is the Gorble family from?

You can see how Gorble families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorble family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Gorble families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 15 Gorble families living in Norfolk. This was about 63% of all the recorded Gorble's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Gorble families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 356 census records available for the last name Gorble. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorble 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Gorble. 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 18 military records available for the last name Gorble. For the veterans among your Gorble ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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