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Goldbecker Family History

Goldbecker 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: Goldbeck, Goldberger, Goldfeder, Waldecker, Goedecke, Boedecker

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Where is the Goldbecker family from?

You can see how Goldbecker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goldbecker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Goldbecker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Goldbecker families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Goldbecker's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Goldbecker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goldbecker 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 101 census records available for the last name Goldbecker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goldbecker 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Goldbecker. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 25 military records available for the last name Goldbecker. For the veterans among your Goldbecker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goldbecker lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Goldbecker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Goldbecker in 1966 was 69, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goldbecker 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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