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Golbert Family History

Golbert 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: Gilbert, Gobert, Gombert, Holbert, Tolbert, Golberg, Colbert, Wolbert

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Where is the Golbert family from?

You can see how Golbert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Golbert family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Golbert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Golbert families living in Monmouthshire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Golbert's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Golbert families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Golbert 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 Golbert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Golbert. 42% of Golbert men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Golbert women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Golbert were Loader and Laundress.

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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

  • Laborer
    42%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Loader
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    20%
  • Maid
    15%
  • Waitress
    15%
  • Laundress
    10%

What Golbert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Golbert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Golbert 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 390 immigration records available for the last name Golbert. 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 134 military records available for the last name Golbert. For the veterans among your Golbert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Golbert lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Golbert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Golbert in 1968 was 69, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Golbert

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Golbert 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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