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Gobbin Family History

Gobbin 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: Gobin, Gobbi, Dobbin, Robbin, Dobrin, Tobin, Corbin, Robin, Golin

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Where is the Gobbin family from?

You can see how Gobbin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gobbin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Gobbin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 25 Gobbin families living in Lancashire. This was about 96% of all the recorded Gobbin's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Gobbin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gobbin 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 Gobbin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Motor Driver and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gobbin. 100% of Gobbin men worked as a Motor Driver and 100% of Gobbin 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Motor Driver
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Gobbin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 339 census records available for the last name Gobbin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gobbin 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Gobbin. 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 375 military records available for the last name Gobbin. For the veterans among your Gobbin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gobbin lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1977, in the United States, Gobbin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Gobbin in 1972 was 79, and 82 in 1977.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gobbin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gobbin 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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