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Golenberg Family History

Golenberg 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: Goldenberg, Lowenberg, Rosenberg, Ellenberg, Goldberg, Kohlenberg

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Where is the Golenberg family from?

You can see how Golenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Golenberg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Golenberg family living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Golenberg's in USA. Pennsylvania and 1 other state had the highest population of Golenberg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Golenberg 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 55 census records available for the last name Golenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Golenberg 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Golenberg. 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 Golenberg. For the veterans among your Golenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Golenberg lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Golenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Golenberg in 1968 was 87, and 97 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Golenberg 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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