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Goldring Family History

Goldring Surname Meaning

English, German, and Jewish (Ashkenazic): from the Middle English German or Yiddish elements gold + ring. As an English or German surname, it is most probably a nickname for someone who wore a prominent gold ring.

As a Jewish surname, it is generally an artificial name. English: alternatively perhaps from an unrecorded Middle English personal name Goldring.

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


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Where is the Goldring family from?

You can see how Goldring families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goldring family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Goldring families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 104 Goldring families living in Hampshire. This was about 23% of all the recorded Goldring's in United Kingdom. Hampshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Goldring families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goldring 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 Goldring ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Goldring. 17% of Goldring men worked as a General Labourer and 83% of Goldring women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Goldring were Bankers Clerk and 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

  • General Labourer
    17%
  • Bakers Roundsman
    10%
  • Fur Nailer
    10%
  • Bankers Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    3%
  • Private Means
    2%

What Goldring family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Goldring. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goldring 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Goldring. 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 Goldring. For the veterans among your Goldring ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goldring lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Goldring life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Goldring in 1945 was 44, and 95 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goldring 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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