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Goeldi Family History

Goeldi 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: Gold, Goede, Goldie, Goelz, Golde, Golda, Gotelli, Goel, Galdi

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Where is the Goeldi family from?

You can see how Goeldi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goeldi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Goeldi family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Goeldi's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Goeldi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goeldi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Goeldi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goeldi 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Goeldi. 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 10 military records available for the last name Goeldi. For the veterans among your Goeldi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goeldi lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1998, in the United States, Goeldi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Goeldi in 1976 was 67, and 61 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goeldi 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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