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Goldsberg Family History

Goldsberg 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: Goldberg, Golberg, Goldenberg, Goldsberry, Holberg, Kolberg

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Where is the Goldsberg family from?

You can see how Goldsberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goldsberg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Goldsberg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Goldsberg families living in Missouri. This was about 39% of all the recorded Goldsberg's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Goldsberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goldsberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Goldsberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Rancher and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goldsberg. 25% of Goldsberg men worked as a Rancher and 100% of Goldsberg women worked as a Bookkeeper. .

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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

  • Rancher
    25%
  • Farming
    25%
  • Manager
    25%
  • Bottler
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%
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What Goldsberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 549 census records available for the last name Goldsberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goldsberg 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 127 immigration records available for the last name Goldsberg. 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 27 military records available for the last name Goldsberg. For the veterans among your Goldsberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goldsberg lifespan?

Between 1998 and 2000, in the United States, Goldsberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Goldsberg in 1998 was 26, and 84 in 2000.

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