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Gobbe Family History

Gobbe 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: Nobbe, Kobbe, Dobbe, Gobble, Gobbi, Goble, Robbe, Wobbe, Noble, Kibbe

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Where is the Gobbe family from?

You can see how Gobbe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gobbe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gobbe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Gobbe family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Gobbe's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Gobbe families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gobbe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 811 census records available for the last name Gobbe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gobbe 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 158 immigration records available for the last name Gobbe. 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 47 military records available for the last name Gobbe. For the veterans among your Gobbe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gobbe lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1985, in the United States, Gobbe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Gobbe in 1969 was 68, and 68 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gobbe 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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