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Goldsher Family History

Goldsher 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: Golder, Goldner, Golliher, Gollaher, Holder, Gelder, Goldstein

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Where is the Goldsher family from?

You can see how Goldsher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goldsher family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Goldsher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there were 3 Goldsher families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Goldsher's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Goldsher families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goldsher 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 Goldsher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Presser was the top reported job for people in the USA named Goldsher. 100% of Goldsher men worked as a Presser.

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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

  • Presser
    100%

What Goldsher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Goldsher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goldsher 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Goldsher. 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 19 military records available for the last name Goldsher. For the veterans among your Goldsher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goldsher lifespan?

Between 1958 and 1998, in the United States, Goldsher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Goldsher in 1958 was 59, and 88 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Goldsher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goldsher 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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