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Golstein Family History

Golstein 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: Holstein, Goldstein, Gerstein, Hulstein, Gutstein, Holsten, Milstein

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Where is the Golstein family from?

You can see how Golstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Golstein family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Golstein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Golstein families living in Kent. This was about 50% of all the recorded Golstein's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Golstein families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Golstein 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 Golstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Golstein. 25% of Golstein men worked as a Salesman and 75% of Golstein women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Golstein were Merchant and Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    25%
  • Clerk
    18%
  • Electrician
    10%
  • Merchant
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    75%
  • Clerk
    25%

What Golstein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Golstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Golstein 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 864 immigration records available for the last name Golstein. 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 123 military records available for the last name Golstein. For the veterans among your Golstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Golstein lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Golstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Golstein in 1969 was 73, and 89 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Golstein

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Golstein 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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