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Goeb Name Meaning

German (Göb): variant of Gob, from a short form of the Germanic personal name Godebald.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Goen, Loeb, Geen, Goos, Good, Geer, Garb, Goes, Gibb, Robb

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Goeb Family Origin

Where is the Goeb family from?

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You can see how Goeb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goeb family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Goeb families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Goeb family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Goeb's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Goeb families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goeb surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Goeb Family Occupations

What did your Goeb ancestors do for a living?

In 1880, the most common Goeb occupation in the USA was Boot & Shoemaker. 11% of Goeb's were Boot & Shoemakers. A less common occupation for the Goeb family was Gardener. Boot & Shoemaker, Broom Maker and Driver Of Wagon were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Goeb.

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  • Boot & Shoemaker

    11%

  • Broom Maker

    11%

  • Driver Of Wagon

    11%

  • Gardener

    11%

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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Goeb ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

Goeb Historical Records

What Goeb family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Goeb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goeb census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Goeb. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Goeb. For the veterans among your Goeb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Goeb Life Expectancy

What is the average Goeb lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Goeb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Goeb in 1959 was 33, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Goeb

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goeb 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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