Golberg Family History

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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 ©2013, Oxford University Press


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

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Golberg Family Origin

Where is the Golberg family from?

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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 the USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 27 Golberg families living in Minnesota. This was about 35% of all the recorded Golberg's in the 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.

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Golberg Family Occupations

What did your Golberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1880, the most common Golberg occupation in the USA was Farmer. 50% of Golberg's were Farmers. A less common occupation for the Golberg family was Laborer. Farmer, Fancy Goods Dealer and Keeping House were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Golberg.

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  • Farmer

    50%

  • Fancy Goods Dealer

    8%

  • Keeping House

    8%

  • Laborer

    8%

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

Golberg Historical Records

What Golberg family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 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 List

There are 642 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 Card

There are 1,000 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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Golberg Life Expectancy

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.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Golberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Golberg ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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