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Goelde Family History

Goelde 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: Goede, Golde, Goedde, Gold, Gole, Gelder, Golder, Nolde, Doede, Oelke

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Where is the Goelde family from?

You can see how Goelde families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goelde family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Goelde family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Goelde's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Goelde families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goelde 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 Goelde ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waitress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Goelde. 100% of Goelde women worked as a Waitress.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Goelde family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Goelde. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goelde 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Goelde. 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 3 military records available for the last name Goelde. For the veterans among your Goelde ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goelde lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1990, in the United States, Goelde life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Goelde in 1965 was 66, and 81 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goelde 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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