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Goltzman Family History

Goltzman 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: Goetzman, Holtzman, Goleman, Gottman, Holzman, Coltman, Saltzman

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Where is the Goltzman family from?

You can see how Goltzman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goltzman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Goltzman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Goltzman families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Goltzman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Goltzman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goltzman 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 Goltzman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goltzman. 60% of Goltzman men worked as a Proprietor and 60% of Goltzman women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Goltzman were Junk Buyer and Housewife.

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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

  • Proprietor
    60%
  • Junk Buyer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%

What Goltzman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 372 census records available for the last name Goltzman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goltzman 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 294 immigration records available for the last name Goltzman. 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 34 military records available for the last name Goltzman. For the veterans among your Goltzman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goltzman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Goltzman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Goltzman in 1963 was 79, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goltzman 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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