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Gobbs Family History

Gobbs 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: Hobbs, Gobbi, Mobbs, Cobbs, Dobbs, Nobbs, Robbs, Gibbs, Fobbs, Lobb

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Where is the Gobbs family from?

You can see how Gobbs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gobbs family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Gobbs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Gobbs families living in Middlesex. This was about 80% of all the recorded Gobbs's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Gobbs families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gobbs 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 Gobbs ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gobbs. 75% of Gobbs 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
    75%
  • Retired
    25%

What Gobbs family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 353 census records available for the last name Gobbs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gobbs 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Gobbs. 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 57 military records available for the last name Gobbs. For the veterans among your Gobbs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gobbs lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2000, in the United States, Gobbs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Gobbs in 1973 was 87, and 45 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gobbs

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gobbs 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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