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Gobet Family History

Gobet Surname Meaning

see Gobbett.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Gobet family from?

You can see how Gobet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gobet family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gobet families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 8 Gobet families living in Quebec. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gobet's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Gobet families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gobet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gobet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gobet. 100% of Gobet 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 258 census records available for the last name Gobet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gobet 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 172 immigration records available for the last name Gobet. 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 66 military records available for the last name Gobet. For the veterans among your Gobet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gobet lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Gobet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Gobet in 1969 was 75, and 80 in 2004.

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