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Gouldin Family History

Gouldin Surname Meaning

English (Yorkshire and Lancashire): variant of Golden.

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


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Where is the Gouldin family from?

You can see how Gouldin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gouldin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gouldin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 14 Gouldin families living in Lancashire. This was about 27% of all the recorded Gouldin's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Gouldin families in 1891.
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What did your Gouldin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Coal Hewer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gouldin. 100% of Gouldin men worked as a Coal Hewer and 100% of Gouldin 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Coal Hewer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Gouldin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gouldin 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 191 immigration records available for the last name Gouldin. 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 464 military records available for the last name Gouldin. For the veterans among your Gouldin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gouldin lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Gouldin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Gouldin in 1955 was 37, and 96 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gouldin 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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