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Gobil Family History

Gobil 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: Gobel, Gobin, Gobeil, Gabel, Nobel, Godel, Goupil, Goll, Sobel, Lobel

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Where is the Gobil family from?

You can see how Gobil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gobil family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gobil families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Gobil families living in New York. This was about 57% of all the recorded Gobil's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gobil families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gobil 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 42 census records available for the last name Gobil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gobil 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 Gobil. 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 6 military records available for the last name Gobil. For the veterans among your Gobil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gobil lifespan?

Average Gobil life expectancy in 1983 was 70 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gobil 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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