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Goaldsmith Family History

Goaldsmith 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: Goldsmith, Stallsmith, Galbraith, Blacksmith, Goldrich, Naismith

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Where is the Goaldsmith family from?

You can see how Goaldsmith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goaldsmith family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Goaldsmith families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Goaldsmith family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Goaldsmith's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Goaldsmith families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Goaldsmith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goaldsmith 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Goaldsmith. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3 military records available for the last name Goaldsmith. For the veterans among your Goaldsmith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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