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Gouldon Family History

Gouldon 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: Goulden, Gouldin, Gordon, Moulton, Gulden, Bourdon, Gougeon, Poulton

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Where is the Gouldon family from?

You can see how Gouldon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gouldon family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Gouldon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 16 Gouldon families living in Devon. This was about 64% of all the recorded Gouldon's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Gouldon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gouldon 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 Gouldon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gouldon. 100% of Gouldon men worked as a Builders Labourer and 100% of Gouldon 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

  • Builders Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Gouldon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 385 census records available for the last name Gouldon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gouldon 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Gouldon. 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 28 military records available for the last name Gouldon. For the veterans among your Gouldon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gouldon lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1980, in the United States, Gouldon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Gouldon in 1967 was 76, and 75 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gouldon 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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