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Gorbert Family History

Gorbert Surname Meaning

see Garbutt.

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


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Where is the Gorbert family from?

You can see how Gorbert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorbert family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Gorbert families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Gorbert families living in Yorkshire. This was about 69% of all the recorded Gorbert's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Gorbert families in 1891.
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What did your Gorbert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gorbert. 100% of Gorbert 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 260 census records available for the last name Gorbert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorbert 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Gorbert. 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 69 military records available for the last name Gorbert. For the veterans among your Gorbert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorbert lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Gorbert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Gorbert in 1962 was 77, and 23 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gorbert 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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