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Goulben Family History

Goulben 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: Goulden, Gulden, Gruben, Holben, Goulet, Golden, Boulden, Goben

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Where is the Goulben family from?

You can see how Goulben families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goulben family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Goulben family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Goulben's in USA. California had the highest population of Goulben families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goulben 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 16 census records available for the last name Goulben. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goulben 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Goulben. 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 1 military records available for the last name Goulben. For the veterans among your Goulben ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goulben lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1992, in the United States, Goulben life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Goulben in 1984 was 83, and 77 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goulben 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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