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Goerbig Family History

Goerbig 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: Gerbig, Gerwig, Loebig, Hoerig, Goering, Roerig, Herbig, Gerig

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Where is the Goerbig family from?

You can see how Goerbig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goerbig family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Goerbig family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Goerbig's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Goerbig families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goerbig 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 47 census records available for the last name Goerbig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goerbig 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Goerbig. 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 9 military records available for the last name Goerbig. For the veterans among your Goerbig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goerbig lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Goerbig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Goerbig in 1964 was 79, and 74 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goerbig 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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