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Gorbold Family History

Gorbold Surname Meaning

see Garbutt.

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


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Where is the Gorbold family from?

You can see how Gorbold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorbold family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Gorbold families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 15 Gorbold families living in London. This was about 88% of all the recorded Gorbold's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gorbold families in 1891.
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What did your Gorbold ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gorbold. 100% of Gorbold 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 573 census records available for the last name Gorbold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorbold 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Gorbold. 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 26 military records available for the last name Gorbold. For the veterans among your Gorbold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorbold lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Gorbold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Gorbold in 1971 was 91, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gorbold 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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