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Gobe Family History

Gobe 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: Jobe, Kobe, Gore, Tobe, Gole, Bobe, Gobel, Gabe, Gose, Lobe

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Where is the Gobe family from?

You can see how Gobe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gobe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Gobe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Gobe family living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Gobe's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Gobe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gobe 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 Gobe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gobe. 47% of Gobe men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    47%
  • Operator
    24%
  • Attendant
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%

What Gobe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 581 census records available for the last name Gobe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gobe 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Gobe. 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 181 military records available for the last name Gobe. For the veterans among your Gobe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gobe lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2004, in the United States, Gobe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Gobe in 1979 was 74, and 58 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gobe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gobe 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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