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Golds Family History

Golds Surname Meaning

variant of Gold with genitival or post-medieval excrescent -s.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Golds family from?

You can see how Golds families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Golds family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Golds families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 183 Golds families living in Sussex. This was about 52% of all the recorded Golds's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Golds families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Golds 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 Golds ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cowman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Golds. 22% of Golds men worked as a Cowman and 80% of Golds women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Golds were Postman and Housemaid.

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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

  • Cowman
    22%
  • Bricklayer
    22%
  • Capstan Lathe Hand
    15%
  • Postman
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Private Means
    2%
  • Housemaid
    2%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Golds. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Golds 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 648 immigration records available for the last name Golds. 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 Golds. For the veterans among your Golds ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Golds lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Golds life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Golds in 1962 was 82, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Golds 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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