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Gobey Family History

Gobey Surname Meaning

from Old French gobi ‘gudgeon’ a species of small freshwater fish that is easily caught hence perhaps a gullible person.

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


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Where is the Gobey family from?

You can see how Gobey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gobey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gobey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 19 Gobey families living in London. This was about 14% of all the recorded Gobey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gobey families in 1891.
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What did your Gobey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gobey. 34% of Gobey men worked as a Builders Labourer and 79% of Gobey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gobey were Retired and Domestic Servant.

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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

  • Builders Labourer
    34%
  • Railway Cos Draughtsman
    14%
  • Old Age Pensioner
    14%
  • Retired
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Shorthand Typist
    4%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%

What Gobey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Gobey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gobey 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 309 immigration records available for the last name Gobey. 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 335 military records available for the last name Gobey. For the veterans among your Gobey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gobey lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Gobey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Gobey in 1966 was 73, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gobey 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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