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Goben Family History

Goben Surname Meaning

Altered form of Gobin a surname of English or French origin. In some cases however the surname Goben (possibly of German origin; see 2 below) was changed to Gobin.

German (Göben): habitational name from Gobbin on Rügen Island (Pomerania) or perhaps from any of several places called Goben in Bavaria.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Goben families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goben family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Goben families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Goben family living in Sussex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Goben's in United Kingdom. Sussex and 1 other county had the highest population of Goben families in 1891.
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What did your Goben ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Goben. 100% of Goben women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Goben. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goben 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 246 immigration records available for the last name Goben. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Goben. For the veterans among your Goben ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goben lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Goben life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Goben in 1951 was 55, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goben 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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