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Goldensohn Family History

Goldensohn Name 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: Goldenstein, Goldson, Glendon, Goodson, Sorenson, Holgerson, Ellenson

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Where is the Goldensohn family from?

You can see how Goldensohn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goldensohn family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Goldensohn families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Goldensohn's in USA. New York had the highest population of Goldensohn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goldensohn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Goldensohn ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Goldensohn ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Goldensohn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goldensohn 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Goldensohn. 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 18 military records available for the last name Goldensohn. For the veterans among your Goldensohn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goldensohn lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Goldensohn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Goldensohn in 1972 was 81, and 80 in 2002.

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