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Goaber Family History

Goaber Surname 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: Gaber, Graber, Gober, Gabel, Ober, Gower, Kober, Goates, Faber

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Where is the Goaber family from?

You can see how Goaber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goaber family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Goaber family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Goaber's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Goaber families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goaber surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Goaber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goaber 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Goaber. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 12 military records available for the last name Goaber. For the veterans among your Goaber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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