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Goldup Family History

Goldup Surname Meaning

Perhaps from Middle English gold ‘gold’ + hop(p)e ‘trust confidence’ with various interpretations possible.

Perhaps from a lost or as yet unidentified place named from Middle English golde ‘marigold marsh marigold’ + hop(p)e ‘enclosure in marshy land remote enclosed place’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Goldup family from?

You can see how Goldup families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goldup family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Goldup families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 186 Goldup families living in Kent. This was about 84% of all the recorded Goldup's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Goldup families in 1891.
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What did your Goldup ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Goldup. 19% of Goldup men worked as a Gardener and 93% of Goldup women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Goldup were Cowman and Home 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

  • Gardener
    19%
  • Incapacitated
    10%
  • Aircraft Fitter
    10%
  • Cowman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    93%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Domestic Servant
    2%
  • Home Duties
    2%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Goldup. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goldup 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 259 immigration records available for the last name Goldup. 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 384 military records available for the last name Goldup. For the veterans among your Goldup ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goldup lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1996, in the United States, Goldup life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Goldup in 1967 was 58, and 81 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goldup 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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