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Golberg Name Meaning

German: from the name of a wood near Aken in Anhalt but the surname is also taken to be a variant of Goldberg . Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Goldberg .

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


Similar surnames: Kolberg, Holberg, Goldberg, Gilberg, Gomberg, Silberg, Wolberg

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Where is the Golberg family from?

You can see how Golberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Golberg family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Golberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 14 Golberg families living in London. This was about 47% of all the recorded Golberg's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Golberg families in 1891.
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What did your Golberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Golberg. 100% of Golberg 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 4,000 census records available for the last name Golberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Golberg 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 969 immigration records available for the last name Golberg. 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 260 military records available for the last name Golberg. For the veterans among your Golberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Golberg lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Golberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Golberg in 1952 was 56, and 85 in 2004.

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