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Goolden Family History

Goolden Surname Meaning

see Golden.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Goolden family from?

You can see how Goolden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goolden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Goolden families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 21 Goolden families living in Cheshire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Goolden's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Goolden families in 1891.
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What did your Goolden ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Goolden. 54% of Goolden 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
    54%
  • Private Means
    47%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Goolden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goolden 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 685 immigration records available for the last name Goolden. 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 743 military records available for the last name Goolden. For the veterans among your Goolden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goolden lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Goolden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Goolden in 1971 was 75, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goolden 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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