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Goldson Family History

Goldson Surname Meaning

English: variant of Golson.

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


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Where is the Goldson family from?

You can see how Goldson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goldson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Goldson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 21 Goldson families living in Lancashire. This was about 18% of all the recorded Goldson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Goldson families in 1891.
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What did your Goldson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Goldson. 34% of Goldson men worked as a Gardener and 89% of Goldson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Goldson were Agricultural Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Du.

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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

  • Gardener
    34%
  • General Labourer
    23%
  • Bakers Roundsman
    23%
  • Agricultural Labourer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic Du
    6%

What Goldson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Goldson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goldson 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 Goldson. 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 551 military records available for the last name Goldson. For the veterans among your Goldson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goldson lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Goldson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Goldson in 1962 was 68, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goldson 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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