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Gouldsbrough Family History

Gouldsbrough Surname Meaning

see Goldsbrough.

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


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Where is the Gouldsbrough family from?

You can see how Gouldsbrough families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gouldsbrough family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Gouldsbrough families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 28 Gouldsbrough families living in Durham. This was about 52% of all the recorded Gouldsbrough's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Gouldsbrough families in 1891.
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What did your Gouldsbrough ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gouldsbrough. 50% of Gouldsbrough men worked as a General Labourer and 73% of Gouldsbrough women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gouldsbrough were Cotton Weaver and Private Means.

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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

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Cotton Weaver
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Cotton Weaver
    11%
  • Cotton Cop Winder
    9%
  • Private Means
    9%

What Gouldsbrough family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 874 census records available for the last name Gouldsbrough. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gouldsbrough 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Gouldsbrough. 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 79 military records available for the last name Gouldsbrough. For the veterans among your Gouldsbrough ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gouldsbrough lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Gouldsbrough life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gouldsbrough in 1971 was 53, and 67 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gouldsbrough 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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