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Gooldie Family History

Gooldie 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: Goldie, Goodie, Golde, Goodin, Goldin, Goodine, Woodie, Goode

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Where is the Gooldie family from?

You can see how Gooldie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gooldie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1891. The most Gooldie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 5 Gooldie families living in Midlothian. This was about 42% of all the recorded Gooldie's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Gooldie families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gooldie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1851
  • 1861
  • 1871
  • 1891
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Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Gooldie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gooldie 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Gooldie. 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 1 military records available for the last name Gooldie. For the veterans among your Gooldie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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