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Gouldsmith Family History

Gouldsmith Surname Meaning

see Goldsmith.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Gouldsmith family from?

You can see how Gouldsmith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gouldsmith family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gouldsmith families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 21 Gouldsmith families living in London. This was about 43% of all the recorded Gouldsmith's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gouldsmith families in 1891.
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What did your Gouldsmith ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Nurseryman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gouldsmith. 50% of Gouldsmith men worked as a Nurseryman and 83% of Gouldsmith women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gouldsmith were Postman and Cook.

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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

  • Nurseryman
    50%
  • Postman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Private Means
    9%
  • Cook
    9%

What Gouldsmith family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gouldsmith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gouldsmith 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 242 immigration records available for the last name Gouldsmith. 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 246 military records available for the last name Gouldsmith. For the veterans among your Gouldsmith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gouldsmith lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Gouldsmith life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gouldsmith in 1966 was 73, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gouldsmith 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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