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Goelbert Family History

Goelbert 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: Gilbert, Gobert, Helbert, Gellert, Gombert, Holbert, Tolbert, Golberg

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Where is the Goelbert family from?

You can see how Goelbert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goelbert family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Goelbert families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Goelbert's in USA. New York had the highest population of Goelbert families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goelbert 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 66 census records available for the last name Goelbert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goelbert 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Goelbert. 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 3 military records available for the last name Goelbert. For the veterans among your Goelbert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goelbert lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2004, in the United States, Goelbert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Goelbert in 1985 was 78, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goelbert 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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