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Gorbey Family History

Gorbey 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: Gorney, Gorley, Gorey, Gorby, Godbey, Gorbet, Torney, Forbes, Dorney

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Where is the Gorbey family from?

You can see how Gorbey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorbey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Gorbey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Gorbey families living in Staffordshire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Gorbey's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Gorbey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorbey 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 Gorbey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Coal Loader and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gorbey. 38% of Gorbey men worked as a Coal Loader and 100% of Gorbey women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Coal Loader
    38%
  • Farmer
    38%
  • Laborer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Gorbey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 980 census records available for the last name Gorbey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorbey 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Gorbey. 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 168 military records available for the last name Gorbey. For the veterans among your Gorbey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorbey lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Gorbey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gorbey in 1965 was 66, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gorbey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gorbey 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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