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Goldinger Family History

Goldinger Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Golding.

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


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Where is the Goldinger family from?

You can see how Goldinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goldinger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Goldinger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Goldinger families living in Lancashire. This was about 42% of all the recorded Goldinger's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Goldinger families in 1891.
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What did your Goldinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goldinger. 46% of Goldinger men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Goldinger women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Goldinger were Proprietor and Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    46%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Proprietor
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Goldinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Goldinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goldinger 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 600 immigration records available for the last name Goldinger. 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 369 military records available for the last name Goldinger. For the veterans among your Goldinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goldinger lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Goldinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Goldinger in 1962 was 73, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Goldinger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goldinger 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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