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Gorbutt Family History

Gorbutt Surname Meaning

see Garbutt.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Gorbutt family from?

You can see how Gorbutt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorbutt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gorbutt families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 44 Gorbutt families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 37% of all the recorded Gorbutt's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Gorbutt families in 1891.
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What did your Gorbutt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gorbutt. 50% of Gorbutt men worked as a General Labourer and 92% of Gorbutt women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gorbutt were Incapacitated and Private Means.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Incapacitated
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Private Means
    8%

What Gorbutt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gorbutt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorbutt 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Gorbutt. 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 151 military records available for the last name Gorbutt. For the veterans among your Gorbutt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorbutt lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Gorbutt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Gorbutt in 1957 was 58, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gorbutt 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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