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Gorby Family History

Gorby Surname Meaning

English: possibly a variant of Corby.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gorby family from?

You can see how Gorby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorby family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gorby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Gorby families living in London. This was about 22% of all the recorded Gorby's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gorby families in 1891.
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What did your Gorby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gorby. 100% of Gorby women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Gorby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorby 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 407 immigration records available for the last name Gorby. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gorby. For the veterans among your Gorby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorby lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Gorby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gorby in 1953 was 69, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gorby 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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