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Goebig Family History

Goebig Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Loebig, Koenig, Liebig, Gobin, Fiebig, Goebel, Hoenig, Gobbi, Hoerig

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Where is the Goebig family from?

You can see how Goebig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goebig family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Goebig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Goebig families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Goebig's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Goebig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goebig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Goebig ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 125 census records available for the last name Goebig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goebig 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Goebig. 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 31 military records available for the last name Goebig. For the veterans among your Goebig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goebig lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Goebig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Goebig in 1963 was 77, and 84 in 2002.

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