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Gouldman Family History

Gouldman 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: Goldman, Goodman, Holdman, Goleman, Boldman, Goldmann, Guldan

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Where is the Gouldman family from?

You can see how Gouldman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gouldman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gouldman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Gouldman families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Gouldman's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Gouldman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gouldman 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 Gouldman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Photographic Agent and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gouldman. 100% of Gouldman men worked as a Photographic Agent and 100% of Gouldman 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

  • Photographic Agent
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Gouldman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gouldman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gouldman 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 146 immigration records available for the last name Gouldman. 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 525 military records available for the last name Gouldman. For the veterans among your Gouldman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gouldman lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Gouldman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gouldman in 1957 was 23, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gouldman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gouldman 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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