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Goldworth Family History

Goldworth 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: Holdsworth, Woodworth, Goldsworthy, Holzworth, Holsworth, Walworth

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Where is the Goldworth family from?

You can see how Goldworth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goldworth family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Goldworth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Goldworth family living in Aberdeenshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Goldworth's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Goldworth families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goldworth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 382 census records available for the last name Goldworth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goldworth 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Goldworth. 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 16 military records available for the last name Goldworth. For the veterans among your Goldworth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goldworth lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2004, in the United States, Goldworth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Goldworth in 1988 was 94, and 98 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goldworth 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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