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Gooldsby Family History

Gooldsby 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: Goldsby, Goolsby, Goosby, Goody, Soulsby, Goodson, Grodsky, Gadsby

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Where is the Gooldsby family from?

You can see how Gooldsby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gooldsby family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Gooldsby families living in Texas. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gooldsby's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Gooldsby families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gooldsby 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 83 census records available for the last name Gooldsby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gooldsby 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Gooldsby. 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 29 military records available for the last name Gooldsby. For the veterans among your Gooldsby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gooldsby lifespan?

Average Gooldsby life expectancy in 1973 was 59 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gooldsby 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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