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Golenbeck Family History

Golenbeck 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, Hollenbeck, Rodenbeck, Rosenbeck, Overbeck, Kolbeck

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Where is the Golenbeck family from?

You can see how Golenbeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Golenbeck family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Golenbeck family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Golenbeck's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Golenbeck families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Golenbeck 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 62 census records available for the last name Golenbeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Golenbeck 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Golenbeck. 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 4 military records available for the last name Golenbeck. For the veterans among your Golenbeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Golenbeck lifespan?

Average Golenbeck life expectancy in 1975 was 67 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Golenbeck 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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