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Goobeck Family History

Goobeck 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: Brobeck, Kolbeck, Bobeck, Osbeck, Colbeck, Goldbeck, Woodbeck, Robeck

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Where is the Goobeck family from?

You can see how Goobeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goobeck family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Goobeck families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Goobeck family living in Suffolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Goobeck's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Goobeck families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Goobeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goobeck 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Goobeck. 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 104 military records available for the last name Goobeck. For the veterans among your Goobeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goobeck lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2001, in the United States, Goobeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Goobeck in 1960 was 31, and 77 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goobeck 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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