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Gorbett Name Meaning

English: variant of Garbutt .

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


Similar surnames: Gorbet, Garbett, Torbett, Turbett, Corbitt, Corbet, Bobbett, Corbett

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Where is the Gorbett family from?

You can see how Gorbett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorbett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gorbett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Gorbett families living in Worcestershire. This was about 22% of all the recorded Gorbett's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Gorbett families in 1891.
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What did your Gorbett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gorbett. 88% of Gorbett 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
    88%
  • Domestic
    13%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gorbett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorbett 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 306 immigration records available for the last name Gorbett. 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 211 military records available for the last name Gorbett. For the veterans among your Gorbett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorbett lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gorbett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gorbett in 1963 was 76, and 83 in 2004.

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