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Goldburg Family History

Goldburg Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): altered form of Goldberg.

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


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Where is the Goldburg family from?

You can see how Goldburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goldburg family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Goldburg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 17 Goldburg families living in Quebec. This was about 53% of all the recorded Goldburg's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Goldburg families in 1911.
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What did your Goldburg ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Operator and Maid Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Goldburg. 67% of Goldburg men worked as an Operator and 100% of Goldburg women worked as a Maid Clerk.

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Operator
    67%
  • Labourer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Maid Clerk
    100%

What Goldburg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Goldburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goldburg 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 855 immigration records available for the last name Goldburg. 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 301 military records available for the last name Goldburg. For the veterans among your Goldburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goldburg lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Goldburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Goldburg in 1963 was 80, and 82 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Goldburg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goldburg 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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