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Golberg Family History

Golberg Name Meaning

German: from the name of a wood near Aken in Anhalt but the surname is also taken to be a variant of Goldberg . Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Goldberg .

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


Similar surnames: Kolberg, Holberg, Goldberg, Gilberg, Gomberg, Silberg, Wolberg

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Where is the Golberg family from?

You can see how Golberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Golberg family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Golberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 27 Golberg families living in Minnesota. This was about 35% of all the recorded Golberg's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Golberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Golberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Golberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Golberg. 21% of Golberg men worked as a Salesman and 24% of Golberg women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Golberg were Manager and Nurse. .

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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

  • Salesman
    21%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Farming
    8%
  • Manager
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    24%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • Teacher
    17%
  • Nurse
    10%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Golberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Golberg 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 969 immigration records available for the last name Golberg. 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 260 military records available for the last name Golberg. For the veterans among your Golberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Golberg lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Golberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Golberg in 1952 was 56, and 85 in 2004.

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