Origins of the Gobey surname
About the Gobeys
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Interesting facts about Gobey
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We have for the Gobey surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.
What are the most common Gobey first names?
George
James
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Gobeys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Gobeys in 1921
Dressmaker
10
Tailoress
10
General Servant Domestic
8
Servant
7
Blacksmith
6
Common male occupations for Gobeys in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
16
General Labourer
15
Blacksmith
9
Farm Labourer
8
Tailor
8
