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Gobbons Family History

Gobbons 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: Gibbons, Gibbens, Hobbins, Gubbins, Gombos, Gibbon, Dobbins, Cobbins

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Where is the Gobbons family from?

You can see how Gobbons families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gobbons family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Gobbons families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Gobbons families living in Essex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gobbons's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Gobbons families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Gobbons. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gobbons 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Gobbons. 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 13 military records available for the last name Gobbons. For the veterans among your Gobbons ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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