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Goldfisher Family History

Goldfisher 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: Goldfinger, Goldwasser, Oldfather, Goldfeder, Goldfine, Goldinger

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Where is the Goldfisher family from?

You can see how Goldfisher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goldfisher family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 14 Goldfisher families living in New York. This was about 93% of all the recorded Goldfisher's in USA. New York had the highest population of Goldfisher families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goldfisher 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 Goldfisher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher Elim were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goldfisher. 34% of Goldfisher men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Goldfisher women worked as a Teacher Elim.

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Proprietor
    17%
  • Operator
    17%
  • Cutter
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher Elim
    100%

What Goldfisher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 359 census records available for the last name Goldfisher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goldfisher 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Goldfisher. 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 39 military records available for the last name Goldfisher. For the veterans among your Goldfisher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goldfisher lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Goldfisher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Goldfisher in 1965 was 63, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goldfisher 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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