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Goulds Family History

Goulds Surname Meaning

see Golds.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Goulds family from?

You can see how Goulds families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goulds family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Goulds families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 37 Goulds families living in Kent. This was about 52% of all the recorded Goulds's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Goulds families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goulds 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 Goulds ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmworker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Goulds. 100% of Goulds men worked as a Farmworker and 85% of Goulds 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

  • Farmworker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Farmworker
    16%

What Goulds family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Goulds. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goulds 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 179 immigration records available for the last name Goulds. 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 662 military records available for the last name Goulds. For the veterans among your Goulds ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goulds lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Goulds life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Goulds in 1968 was 66, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goulds 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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