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Goulda Family History

Goulda 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: Golda, Gould, Gold, Mould, Goda, Guida, Gola, Gourd, Golla, Gula

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Where is the Goulda family from?

You can see how Goulda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goulda family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Goulda families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 2 Goulda families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Goulda's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Goulda families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goulda 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 63 census records available for the last name Goulda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goulda 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Goulda. 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 Goulda. For the veterans among your Goulda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goulda lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goulda 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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