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Goldhahn Family History

Goldhahn 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: Goldman, Goldmann, Goodman, Holdman, Goleman, Goodhart, Oldham

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Where is the Goldhahn family from?

You can see how Goldhahn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goldhahn family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Goldhahn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Goldhahn families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Goldhahn's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Goldhahn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goldhahn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Goldhahn ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • New Worker
    30%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Mechanic
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
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What Goldhahn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 231 census records available for the last name Goldhahn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goldhahn 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Goldhahn. 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 155 military records available for the last name Goldhahn. For the veterans among your Goldhahn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goldhahn lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Goldhahn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Goldhahn in 1964 was 80, and 68 in 2004.

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