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Gobstein Family History

Gobstein 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: Holstein, Goldstein, Gerstein, Gutstein, Goodstein, Gottstein, Stein

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Where is the Gobstein family from?

You can see how Gobstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gobstein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gobstein families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gobstein's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gobstein families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gobstein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Gobstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gobstein 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Gobstein. 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 14 military records available for the last name Gobstein. For the veterans among your Gobstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gobstein lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Gobstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Gobstein in 1956 was 39, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gobstein 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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