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Goldmeier Family History

Goldmeier 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: Feldmeier, Goldfeder, Holtmeier, Golder, Goldie, Domeier, Goldner

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Where is the Goldmeier family from?

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

In 1939, Private Means was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Goldmeier. 100% of Goldmeier men worked as a Private Means.

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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

  • Private Means
    100%

What Goldmeier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Goldmeier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goldmeier 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 199 immigration records available for the last name Goldmeier. 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 98 military records available for the last name Goldmeier. For the veterans among your Goldmeier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goldmeier lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Goldmeier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Goldmeier in 1952 was 55, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Goldmeier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goldmeier 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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