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Gouldner Family History

Gouldner 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: Guldner, Goldner, Goulder, Golder, Gildner, Goellner, Moulder

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Where is the Gouldner family from?

You can see how Gouldner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gouldner family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gouldner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Gouldner family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gouldner's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Gouldner families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gouldner 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 Gouldner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gouldner. 40% of Gouldner men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Gouldner women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gouldner were Truck Driver and Cashier.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Machinist
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    50%
  • Cashier
    50%

What Gouldner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 648 census records available for the last name Gouldner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gouldner 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Gouldner. 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 127 military records available for the last name Gouldner. For the veterans among your Gouldner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gouldner lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Gouldner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Gouldner in 1964 was 70, and 44 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gouldner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gouldner 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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