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Golsmith Family History

Golsmith 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: Goldsmith, Smith, Goldrich, Shoesmith, Nesmith, Gulseth, Naismith

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Where is the Golsmith family from?

You can see how Golsmith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Golsmith family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1911. The most Golsmith families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Golsmith families living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Golsmith's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Golsmith families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Golsmith surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 203 census records available for the last name Golsmith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Golsmith 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Golsmith. 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 14 military records available for the last name Golsmith. For the veterans among your Golsmith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Golsmith lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1996, in the United States, Golsmith life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Golsmith in 1980 was 79, and 82 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Golsmith 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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