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Goldschmitz Family History

Goldschmitz 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: Goldschmidt, Goldsmith, Waldschmidt, Schmitz, Goodchild, Goldstein

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Where is the Goldschmitz family from?

You can see how Goldschmitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goldschmitz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Goldschmitz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Goldschmitz family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Goldschmitz's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Goldschmitz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goldschmitz 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 Goldschmitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Private Means was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Goldschmitz. 100% of Goldschmitz women worked as a Private Means.

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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

  • Private Means
    100%

What Goldschmitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Goldschmitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goldschmitz 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Goldschmitz. 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 36 military records available for the last name Goldschmitz. For the veterans among your Goldschmitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goldschmitz lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Goldschmitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Goldschmitz in 1958 was 51, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goldschmitz 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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