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Goldboss Family History

Goldboss 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: Goodbody, Goldberg, Gadbois, Goldbeck, Goldbach, Gloss, Godbold

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Where is the Goldboss family from?

You can see how Goldboss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goldboss family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Goldboss family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Goldboss's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Goldboss families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goldboss surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Goldboss family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Goldboss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goldboss 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Goldboss. 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 6 military records available for the last name Goldboss. For the veterans among your Goldboss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goldboss lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1994, in the United States, Goldboss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Goldboss in 1975 was 70, and 81 in 1994.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goldboss 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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