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Goldfine Name Meaning

Americanized form of Jewish Goldfein ‘fine as gold’.

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


Similar surnames: Goldfein, Goldrich, Goldring, Goldfinger, Goldfield, Goldfarb

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Where is the Goldfine family from?

You can see how Goldfine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goldfine family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Goldfine families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 17 Goldfine families living in New York. This was about 25% of all the recorded Goldfine's in USA. New York had the highest population of Goldfine families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goldfine surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Goldfine ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goldfine. 22% of Goldfine men worked as a Salesman and 67% of Goldfine women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Goldfine were Buyer and Stenographer. .

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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
    22%
  • Manager
    13%
  • Butcher
    6%
  • Buyer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    67%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Stenographer
    14%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Goldfine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goldfine 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 772 immigration records available for the last name Goldfine. 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 466 military records available for the last name Goldfine. For the veterans among your Goldfine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goldfine lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Goldfine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Goldfine in 1950 was 45, and 69 in 2004.

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