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Gobb Family History

Gobb Surname Meaning

see Gubb.

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


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Where is the Gobb family from?

You can see how Gobb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gobb family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gobb families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 13 Gobb families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gobb's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Gobb families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gobb 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 Gobb ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gobb. 28% of Gobb men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Gobb women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gobb were Clerk and Waitress.

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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

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farmer
    26%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    30%
  • Seamstress
    18%
  • Housewife
    18%
  • Waitress
    12%

What Gobb family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gobb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gobb 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 301 immigration records available for the last name Gobb. 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 220 military records available for the last name Gobb. For the veterans among your Gobb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gobb lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Gobb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Gobb in 1958 was 38, and 37 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gobb

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gobb 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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