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Gobbell Family History

Gobbell Surname Meaning

Variant of Goebel.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gobbell family from?

You can see how Gobbell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gobbell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Gobbell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 29 Gobbell families living in London. This was about 27% of all the recorded Gobbell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gobbell families in 1891.
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What did your Gobbell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gobbell. 50% of Gobbell 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
    50%
  • Operator
    30%
  • Laborer
    20%

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Census Records

There are 685 census records available for the last name Gobbell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gobbell 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Gobbell. 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 144 military records available for the last name Gobbell. For the veterans among your Gobbell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gobbell lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Gobbell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Gobbell in 1965 was 70, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gobbell 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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