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Gobi Family History

Gobi 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: Obi, Gobin, Gori, Gobbi, Gong, Mori, Gold, Jobe, Kobe, Job

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Where is the Gobi family from?

You can see how Gobi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gobi family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Gobi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Gobi family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Gobi's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Gobi families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gobi 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 250 census records available for the last name Gobi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gobi 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Gobi. 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 17 military records available for the last name Gobi. For the veterans among your Gobi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gobi lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1997, in the United States, Gobi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Gobi in 1974 was 76, and 82 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gobi

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gobi 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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