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Gobish Family History

Gobish 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: Dobish, Bobich, Dobis, Gobin, Nobis, Borish, Fabish, Popish, Babish

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Where is the Gobish family from?

You can see how Gobish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gobish family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gobish families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Gobish families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Gobish's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Gobish families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gobish 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 Gobish ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housework was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gobish. 100% of Gobish women worked as a Housework.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Gobish family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Gobish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gobish 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Gobish. 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 11 military records available for the last name Gobish. For the veterans among your Gobish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gobish lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Gobish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gobish in 1974 was 71, and 56 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gobish

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gobish 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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