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Goldberger Family History

Goldberger Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name meaning ‘person from golden hill’ (see Goldberg).

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


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Where is the Goldberger family from?

You can see how Goldberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goldberger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Goldberger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Goldberger families living in London. This was about 68% of all the recorded Goldberger's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Goldberger families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goldberger 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 Goldberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Company Director and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Goldberger. 100% of Goldberger men worked as a Company Director and 67% of Goldberger 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Company Director
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Housemaid
    34%

What Goldberger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Goldberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goldberger 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Goldberger. 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 Goldberger. For the veterans among your Goldberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goldberger lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Goldberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Goldberger in 1953 was 52, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Goldberger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goldberger 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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