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Gornbein Family History

Gornbein 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: Gornik, Corbeil, Gruben, Goren, Kornberg, Corbin, Gerstein, Gobin

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Where is the Gornbein family from?

You can see how Gornbein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gornbein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Gornbein families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gornbein's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gornbein families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gornbein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gornbein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gornbein. 100% of Gornbein men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Gornbein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gornbein 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Gornbein. 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 30 military records available for the last name Gornbein. For the veterans among your Gornbein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gornbein lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Gornbein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gornbein in 1966 was 77, and 90 in 2003.

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