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Gorbett Family Origin

Where is the Gorbett family from?

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    1920
    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 the UK in 1891. In 1840 there were 2 Gorbett families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Gorbett's in the USA. Indiana had the highest population of Gorbett families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorbett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Gorbett Family Occupations

    What did your Gorbett ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, a less common occupation for the Gorbett family was Keeping House. The most common Gorbett occupation in the USA was Blk Smith. 17% of Gorbett's were Blk Smiths. Blk Smith, Book Keeper and Carpenter were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Gorbett.

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    • Blk Smith

      17%

    • Book Keeper

      17%

    • Carpenter

      17%

    • Keeping House

      17%

    Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Gorbett ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

    Gorbett Historical Records

    What Gorbett family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 3,000 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.

    Search 1940's US census records for Gorbett

    Passenger List

    There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Gorbett. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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    Draft Card

    There are 1,000 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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    Gorbett Life Expectancy

    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.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gorbett

    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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