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Gouldy Family History

Gouldy 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: Goldy, Goudy, Gould, Gold, Mould, Goody, Gourd, Goulet, Gowdy, Golde

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Where is the Gouldy family from?

You can see how Gouldy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gouldy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gouldy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Gouldy families living in Channel Islands. This was about 22% of all the recorded Gouldy's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands and 1 other county had the highest population of Gouldy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gouldy 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 Gouldy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Manager were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gouldy. 17% of Gouldy men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Gouldy women worked as a Manager. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gouldy were Machinist and Housekeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Machinist
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Manager
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%

What Gouldy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gouldy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gouldy 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Gouldy. 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 296 military records available for the last name Gouldy. For the veterans among your Gouldy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gouldy lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Gouldy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Gouldy in 1962 was 55, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gouldy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gouldy 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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