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Goldfried Family History

Goldfried 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: Gottfried, Goodfriend, Goldfield, Godfrey, Goldring, Goldrich, Goldie

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Where is the Goldfried family from?

You can see how Goldfried families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goldfried family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Goldfried families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Goldfried's in USA. New York had the highest population of Goldfried families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goldfried 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 Goldfried ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Goldfried. 100% of Goldfried men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

What Goldfried family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Goldfried. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goldfried 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Goldfried. 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 24 military records available for the last name Goldfried. For the veterans among your Goldfried ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goldfried lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Goldfried life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Goldfried in 1967 was 70, and 89 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Goldfried

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goldfried 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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