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Goldings Family History

Goldings 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: Golding, Goldring, Colding, Giddings, Hollings, Godding, Bolding

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Where is the Goldings family from?

You can see how Goldings families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goldings family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Goldings families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Goldings family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Goldings's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Goldings families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goldings surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Goldings ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Goldings. 100% of Goldings 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 171 census records available for the last name Goldings. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goldings 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Goldings. 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 14 military records available for the last name Goldings. For the veterans among your Goldings ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goldings lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Goldings life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Goldings in 1966 was 92, and 86 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Goldings

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goldings 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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