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Gorby Name Meaning

English: possibly a variant of Corby .

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


Similar surnames: Worby, Corby, Sorby, Mory, Goy, Goley, Carby, Golly, Roxby, Burby

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Where is the Gorby family from?

You can see how Gorby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorby family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gorby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 9 Gorby families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gorby's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Gorby families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorby surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gorby ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gorby. 26% of Gorby men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Gorby women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gorby were Salesman and Maid. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    26%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • New Worker
    8%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    18%
  • House Work
    12%
  • Waitress
    9%
  • Maid
    9%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Gorby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorby 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 407 immigration records available for the last name Gorby. 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 Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Gorby. For the veterans among your Gorby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorby lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Gorby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gorby in 1953 was 69, and 79 in 2004.

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