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Gaulding Name Meaning

Perhaps an altered form of English Goulding .

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


Similar surnames: Maulding, Gauldin, Goulding, Maling, Paulding, Colding, Gramling

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Where is the Gaulding family from?

You can see how Gaulding families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gaulding family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gaulding families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Gaulding families living in Virginia. This was about 38% of all the recorded Gaulding's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Gaulding families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gaulding 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 Gaulding ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gaulding. 33% of Gaulding men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Gaulding women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gaulding were Carpenter and Beautician. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    33%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    24%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Waitress
    16%
  • Beautician
    8%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Gaulding. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gaulding 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 227 immigration records available for the last name Gaulding. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 715 military records available for the last name Gaulding. For the veterans among your Gaulding ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gaulding lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Gaulding life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Gaulding in 1942 was 27, and 77 in 2004.

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