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Goldwin Family History

Goldwin Surname Meaning

From the Middle English personal name Goldwin, usually representing Old English Goldwine (from gold ‘gold’ + wine ‘friend’),

but sometimes perhaps its Continental Germanic cognate:

see Juden.

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


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Where is the Goldwin family from?

You can see how Goldwin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goldwin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Goldwin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 34 Goldwin families living in London. This was about 89% of all the recorded Goldwin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Goldwin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goldwin 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 Goldwin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Goldwin. 63% of Goldwin 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
    63%
  • Domestic Servant
    13%
  • Private Means
    13%
  • Shop Assistant
    13%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Goldwin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goldwin 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 254 immigration records available for the last name Goldwin. 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 214 military records available for the last name Goldwin. For the veterans among your Goldwin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goldwin lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Goldwin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Goldwin in 1966 was 49, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goldwin 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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