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Goulden Family History

Goulden Surname Meaning

English and Irish: variant of Golden.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Goulden family from?

You can see how Goulden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goulden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Goulden families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 444 Goulden families living in Lancashire. This was about 34% of all the recorded Goulden's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Goulden families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goulden 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 Goulden ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Goulden. 20% of Goulden men worked as a General Labourer and 76% of Goulden women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Goulden were Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    20%
  • Bricklayer
    7%
  • Builders Labourer
    7%
  • Incapacitated
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Private Means
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%

What Goulden family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 24,000 census records available for the last name Goulden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goulden 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Goulden. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Goulden. For the veterans among your Goulden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goulden lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Goulden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Goulden in 1952 was 70, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Goulden

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goulden 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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