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Gouldby Family History

Gouldby Surname Meaning

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Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Gouldby family from?

You can see how Gouldby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gouldby family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1911. The most Gouldby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Gouldby families living in Suffolk. This was about 83% of all the recorded Gouldby's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Gouldby families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gouldby 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 Gouldby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gouldby. 75% of Gouldby 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
    75%
  • Net Mender
    13%
  • Private Means
    13%

What Gouldby family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 578 census records available for the last name Gouldby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gouldby 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Gouldby. 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 51 military records available for the last name Gouldby. For the veterans among your Gouldby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gouldby lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1995, in the United States, Gouldby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Gouldby in 1977 was 25, and 74 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gouldby 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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