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Goulde Family History

Goulde 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: Golde, Goude, Goulden, Goulder, Gould, Gold, Mould, Gulden, Gole

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Where is the Goulde family from?

You can see how Goulde families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goulde family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Goulde families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Goulde families living in Durham. This was about 67% of all the recorded Goulde's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Goulde families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goulde 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 Goulde ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Goulde. 100% of Goulde 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%

What Goulde family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 316 census records available for the last name Goulde. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goulde 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Goulde. 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 22 military records available for the last name Goulde. For the veterans among your Goulde ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goulde lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Goulde life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Goulde in 1962 was 64, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goulde 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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