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Golbeck Family History

Golbeck 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: Kolbeck, Colbeck, Goldbeck, Holbeck, Golec, Bobeck, Dilbeck, Osbeck

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Where is the Golbeck family from?

You can see how Golbeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Golbeck family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Golbeck families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 14 Golbeck families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Golbeck's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Golbeck families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Golbeck surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Golbeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Golbeck. 45% of Golbeck men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Golbeck women worked as a New Worker.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Farming
    34%
  • Clerk
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Golbeck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 759 census records available for the last name Golbeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Golbeck 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Golbeck. 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 78 military records available for the last name Golbeck. For the veterans among your Golbeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Golbeck lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Golbeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Golbeck in 1967 was 75, and 95 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Golbeck

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Golbeck 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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