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Goltman Family History

Goltman 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: Goleman, Gottman, Coltman, Goldman, Oltman, Holtman, Woltman, Coleman

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Where is the Goltman family from?

You can see how Goltman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goltman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Goltman families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 9 Goltman families living in Yorkshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Goltman's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Goltman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goltman 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 Goltman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Goltman. 100% of Goltman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 413 census records available for the last name Goltman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goltman 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 255 immigration records available for the last name Goltman. 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 41 military records available for the last name Goltman. For the veterans among your Goltman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goltman lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Goltman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Goltman in 1970 was 66, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Goltman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goltman 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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