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Guldseth Family History

Guldseth 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: Gulseth, Helseth, Gulden, Halseth, Goldsmith, Guldner, Culbreth

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Where is the Guldseth family from?

You can see how Guldseth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guldseth family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Guldseth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Guldseth families living in Minnesota. This was about 80% of all the recorded Guldseth's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Guldseth families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Guldseth 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 Guldseth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Guldseth. 50% of Guldseth men worked as a Farm Laborer and 50% of Guldseth women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Guldseth were Minister and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    50%
  • Minister
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Guldseth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Guldseth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guldseth 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Guldseth. 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 26 military records available for the last name Guldseth. For the veterans among your Guldseth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guldseth lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1999, in the United States, Guldseth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Guldseth in 1961 was 66, and 83 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Guldseth 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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