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Gorbig Family History

Gorbig 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: Gerbig, Gornik, Corbin, Goring, Gobin, Gori, Lorig, Gerwig, Gobbi

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Where is the Gorbig family from?

You can see how Gorbig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorbig family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gorbig family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Gorbig's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gorbig families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorbig 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 Gorbig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gorbig. 100% of Gorbig women worked as an Operator.

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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

  • Operator
    100%

What Gorbig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Gorbig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorbig 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Gorbig. 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 10 military records available for the last name Gorbig. For the veterans among your Gorbig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorbig lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1983, in the United States, Gorbig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Gorbig in 1973 was 71, and 76 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gorbig 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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