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Gonld Family History

Gonld 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: Gold, Goold, Gould, Gong, Bond, Bold, Mould, Wold, Gole, Good

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Where is the Gonld family from?

You can see how Gonld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gonld family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Gonld families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 26 Gonld families living in London. This was about 48% of all the recorded Gonld's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gonld families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gonld 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 Gonld ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gonld. 100% of Gonld men worked as a General Labourer and 83% of Gonld 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Blanket Weaver
    18%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Gonld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gonld 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 919 immigration records available for the last name Gonld. 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 189 military records available for the last name Gonld. For the veterans among your Gonld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gonld

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