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Goerbing Family History

Goerbing 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: Goering, Gerbino, Goring, Doering, Goetting, Gohring, Gerling, Gerbig

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Where is the Goerbing family from?

You can see how Goerbing families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goerbing family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Goerbing families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Goerbing's in USA. New York had the highest population of Goerbing families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goerbing 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 80 census records available for the last name Goerbing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goerbing 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Goerbing. 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 13 military records available for the last name Goerbing. For the veterans among your Goerbing ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goerbing lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1990, in the United States, Goerbing life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Goerbing in 1967 was 78, and 74 in 1990.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goerbing 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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