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Goben Family History

Goben Name Meaning

Altered form of Gobin a surname of English or French origin. In some cases however the surname Goben (possibly of German origin; see 2 below) was changed to Gobin. German (Göben): habitational name from Gobbin on Rügen Island (Pomerania) or perhaps from any of several places called Goben in Bavaria.

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


Similar surnames: Coben, Oen, Leben, Osen, Goen, Bobek, Gobel, Mogen, Cobern, Eben

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Where is the Goben family from?

You can see how Goben families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goben family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Goben families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Goben families living in Indiana. This was about 33% of all the recorded Goben's in USA. Indiana and 2 other states had the highest population of Goben families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goben surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Goben ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goben. 27% of Goben men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Goben women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Goben were Farm Laborer and Seamstress. .

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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

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Seamstress
    14%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Goben. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goben 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 246 immigration records available for the last name Goben. 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 Goben. For the veterans among your Goben ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goben lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Goben life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Goben in 1951 was 55, and 70 in 2004.

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