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Goledge Family History

Goledge 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: Goede, Colledge, Goldie, Golde, Arledge, Elledge, Sledge, Gulledge

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Where is the Goledge family from?

You can see how Goledge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goledge family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Goledge families were found in USA in 1880, United Kingdom in 1891, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Goledge family living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Goledge's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Goledge families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Goledge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goledge 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Goledge. 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 Goledge. For the veterans among your Goledge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goledge lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goledge 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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