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Gorbett Family History

Gorbett Surname Meaning

English: variant of Garbutt.

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


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Where is the Gorbett family from?

You can see how Gorbett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorbett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gorbett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 21 Gorbett families living in Ontario. This was about 47% of all the recorded Gorbett's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Gorbett families in 1911.
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What did your Gorbett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Weaver were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gorbett. 26% of Gorbett men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Gorbett women worked as a Weaver. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gorbett were Truck Driver and Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    26%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Weaver
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Gorbett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gorbett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorbett 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 306 immigration records available for the last name Gorbett. 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 211 military records available for the last name Gorbett. For the veterans among your Gorbett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorbett lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gorbett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gorbett in 1963 was 76, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gorbett 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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