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Goldin Family History

Goldin Surname Meaning

Jewish (from Belarus): metronymic from the Yiddish female personal name Golde. It is formed with the Slavic possessive suffix -in.

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


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Where is the Goldin family from?

You can see how Goldin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goldin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Goldin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Goldin families living in London. This was about 19% of all the recorded Goldin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Goldin families in 1891.
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What did your Goldin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Goldin. 100% of Goldin 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Goldin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goldin 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Goldin. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Goldin. For the veterans among your Goldin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goldin lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Goldin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Goldin in 1949 was 63, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goldin 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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