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Gobba Family History

Gobba 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: Golba, Gobbi, Lobb, Goda, Kobza, Gaba, Goya, Gola, Gobel, Golla

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Where is the Gobba family from?

You can see how Gobba families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gobba family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Gobba families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Gobba families living in Michigan. This was about 75% of all the recorded Gobba's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Gobba families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gobba 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 Gobba ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gobba. 100% of Gobba men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Gobba family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 384 census records available for the last name Gobba. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gobba 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Gobba. 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 81 military records available for the last name Gobba. For the veterans among your Gobba ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gobba lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Gobba life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gobba in 1971 was 71, and 92 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gobba 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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