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Gorberg Family History

Gorberg 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: Forberg, Golberg, Norberg, Gomberg, Holberg, Kolberg, Garber, Boberg

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Where is the Gorberg family from?

You can see how Gorberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorberg family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Gorberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1901 there were 2 Gorberg families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gorberg's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Gorberg families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorberg 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 126 census records available for the last name Gorberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorberg 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Gorberg. 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 25 military records available for the last name Gorberg. For the veterans among your Gorberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorberg lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Gorberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Gorberg in 1974 was 64, and 96 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gorberg 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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