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Goolding Family History

Goolding Surname Meaning

see Golding.

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


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Where is the Goolding family from?

You can see how Goolding families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goolding family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1911. The most Goolding families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Goolding families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 58% of all the recorded Goolding's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Goolding families in 1891.
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What did your Goolding ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Goolding. 88% of Goolding 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
    88%
  • Childrens Nurse
    7%
  • Dressmaker
    7%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Goolding. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goolding 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 142 immigration records available for the last name Goolding. 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 80 military records available for the last name Goolding. For the veterans among your Goolding ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goolding lifespan?

Average Goolding life expectancy in 1976 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goolding 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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