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Gouldsberry Family History

Gouldsberry 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: Goldsberry, Saulsberry, Lounsberry, Goldberg, Mulberry, Goldsby

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Where is the Gouldsberry family from?

You can see how Gouldsberry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gouldsberry family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Gouldsberry families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Gouldsberry families living in Yorkshire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Gouldsberry's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Gouldsberry families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gouldsberry 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 Gouldsberry ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Tailor and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gouldsberry. 34% of Gouldsberry men worked as a Tailor and 100% of Gouldsberry women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Tailor
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Gouldsberry family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 360 census records available for the last name Gouldsberry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gouldsberry 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Gouldsberry. 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 71 military records available for the last name Gouldsberry. For the veterans among your Gouldsberry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gouldsberry lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2002, in the United States, Gouldsberry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Gouldsberry in 1959 was 61, and 79 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gouldsberry 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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