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Goldfien Family History

Goldfien 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: Goldie, Golden, Goldizen, Goldfield, Goldin, Goldfein, Goldfine

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Where is the Goldfien family from?

You can see how Goldfien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goldfien family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Goldfien family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Goldfien's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Goldfien families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goldfien surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Goldfien ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Goldfien. 60% of Goldfien men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Owner
    40%
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What Goldfien family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Goldfien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goldfien 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Goldfien. 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 13 military records available for the last name Goldfien. For the veterans among your Goldfien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goldfien lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2001, in the United States, Goldfien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Goldfien in 1977 was 74, and 85 in 2001.

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