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Guldin Family History

Guldin Surname Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Gulden.Swiss German: probably a derivative of Gold.This surname is very rare in Switzerland.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Guldin family from?

You can see how Guldin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guldin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Guldin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 3 Guldin families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Guldin's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Guldin families in 1851.
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What did your Guldin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Guldin. 23% of Guldin men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Guldin women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Guldin were Truck Driver and Housewife.

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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
    23%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Manager
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    17%
  • Telephone Operator
    17%
  • Stenographer
    17%
  • Housewife
    17%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Guldin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guldin 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 155 immigration records available for the last name Guldin. 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 469 military records available for the last name Guldin. For the veterans among your Guldin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guldin lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Guldin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Guldin in 1960 was 66, and 91 in 2004.

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