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Goldfader Family History

Goldfader 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: Goldfeder, Goldade, Goldwater, Golder, Goldwasser, Goldner, Oldfather

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Where is the Goldfader family from?

You can see how Goldfader families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goldfader family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Goldfader families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Goldfader's in USA. New York had the highest population of Goldfader families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goldfader surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Goldfader ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Tailor and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Goldfader. 100% of Goldfader men worked as a Tailor and 100% of Goldfader women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Tailor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Goldfader family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 251 census records available for the last name Goldfader. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goldfader 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Goldfader. 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 13 military records available for the last name Goldfader. For the veterans among your Goldfader ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goldfader lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Goldfader life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Goldfader in 1967 was 66, and 91 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goldfader 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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