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Gobles Family History

Gobles 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: Robles, Goble, Nobles, Noble, Giles, Toles, Golec, Goates, Gabler

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Where is the Gobles family from?

You can see how Gobles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gobles family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gobles families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Gobles family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gobles's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gobles families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gobles 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 Gobles ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gobles. 43% of Gobles men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Gost Sheerer
    29%

What Gobles family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 266 census records available for the last name Gobles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gobles 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Gobles. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 58 military records available for the last name Gobles. For the veterans among your Gobles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gobles lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Gobles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gobles in 1965 was 46, and 91 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gobles

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gobles 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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