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Goldbacher Family History

Goldbacher 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: Goldbach, Goldwasser, Mohrbacher, Mosbacher, Oldfather, Goldhammer

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Where is the Goldbacher family from?

You can see how Goldbacher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goldbacher family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Goldbacher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Goldbacher families living in New York. This was about 90% of all the recorded Goldbacher's in USA. New York had the highest population of Goldbacher families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goldbacher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Goldbacher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 204 census records available for the last name Goldbacher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goldbacher 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Goldbacher. 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 67 military records available for the last name Goldbacher. For the veterans among your Goldbacher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goldbacher lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Goldbacher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Goldbacher in 1968 was 72, and 80 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goldbacher 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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