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Gobley Family History

Gobley 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: Godley, Gooley, Gorley, Goble, Lobley, Goley, Robley, Mobley, Noble

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Where is the Gobley family from?

You can see how Gobley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gobley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Gobley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Gobley families living in London. This was about 62% of all the recorded Gobley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gobley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gobley 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 Gobley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gobley. 100% of Gobley men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%

What Gobley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 154 census records available for the last name Gobley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gobley 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Gobley. 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 10 military records available for the last name Gobley. For the veterans among your Gobley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gobley lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1989, in the United States, Gobley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Gobley in 1971 was 90, and 74 in 1989.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gobley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gobley 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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