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Gobiel Family History

Gobiel 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: Gobel, Gabel, Gabriel, Nobel, Gockel, Godel, Sobel, Lobel, Kobel

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Where is the Gobiel family from?

You can see how Gobiel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gobiel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gobiel families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 8 Gobiel families living in Quebec. This was about 80% of all the recorded Gobiel's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Gobiel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gobiel 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 Gobiel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gobiel. 100% of Gobiel men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Gobiel women worked as a Secretary.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Gobiel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 451 census records available for the last name Gobiel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gobiel 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Gobiel. 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 45 military records available for the last name Gobiel. For the veterans among your Gobiel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gobiel lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Gobiel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gobiel in 1966 was 57, and 94 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gobiel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gobiel 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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