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Gouldson Family History

Gouldson Surname Meaning

see Goldson.

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


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Where is the Gouldson family from?

You can see how Gouldson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gouldson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Gouldson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 115 Gouldson families living in Cheshire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Gouldson's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Gouldson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gouldson 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 Gouldson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gouldson. 100% of Gouldson men worked as a General Labourer and 96% of Gouldson 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

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    96%
  • Incapacitated
    5%

What Gouldson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gouldson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gouldson 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 448 immigration records available for the last name Gouldson. 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 138 military records available for the last name Gouldson. For the veterans among your Gouldson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gouldson lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2001, in the United States, Gouldson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Gouldson in 1977 was 63, and 61 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gouldson 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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