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Goldey Family History

Goldey Surname Meaning

English: variant of Goldie.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Goldey family from?

You can see how Goldey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goldey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Goldey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 15 Goldey families living in London. This was about 19% of all the recorded Goldey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Goldey families in 1891.
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What did your Goldey 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 Goldey. 100% of Goldey men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Goldey 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
    100%

What Goldey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Goldey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goldey 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 452 immigration records available for the last name Goldey. 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 493 military records available for the last name Goldey. For the veterans among your Goldey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goldey lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Goldey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Goldey in 1962 was 67, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goldey 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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