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Gobal Family History

Gobal 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: Gobel, Gopal, Goral, Bobal, Kobal, Goyal, Gabel, Gal, Nobel, Goda

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Where is the Gobal family from?

You can see how Gobal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gobal family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gobal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Gobal families living in Michigan. This was about 60% of all the recorded Gobal's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Gobal families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Gobal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gobal 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Gobal. 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 27 military records available for the last name Gobal. For the veterans among your Gobal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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