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Goeb Family History

Goeb Surname Meaning

German (Göb): variant of Gob from a short form of the ancient Germanic personal names Godebald or Godebert.

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


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Where is the Goeb family from?

You can see how Goeb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goeb family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Goeb families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Goeb family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Goeb's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Goeb families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goeb 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 Goeb ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goeb. 30% of Goeb men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Goeb women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Goeb were Chauffeur and Stenographer.

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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

  • Salesman
    30%
  • Baker
    18%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Chauffeur
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%

What Goeb family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Goeb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goeb 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 387 immigration records available for the last name Goeb. 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 543 military records available for the last name Goeb. For the veterans among your Goeb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goeb lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Goeb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Goeb in 1959 was 33, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goeb 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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