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Goldes Family History

Goldes 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: Golder, Golde, Golden, Goldey, Gold, Giles, Holder, Toles, Rodes

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Where is the Goldes family from?

You can see how Goldes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goldes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Goldes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Goldes families living in Tennessee. This was about 60% of all the recorded Goldes's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Goldes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goldes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Goldes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Goldes. 30% of Goldes men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Salesman
    30%
  • Tailor
    20%
  • Farm Labor
    20%
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Census Records

There are 925 census records available for the last name Goldes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goldes 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 433 immigration records available for the last name Goldes. 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 181 military records available for the last name Goldes. For the veterans among your Goldes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goldes lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Goldes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Goldes in 1965 was 77, and 83 in 2004.

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