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Goldhill Name Meaning

probably an anglicized form of Goldberg . from any of several places so called such as Gold Hill in Shoreham (Kent) Goldhill in Halam (Notts) Goldhill House in Hadlow (Kent) or Goldhill in Muggleswick (Durham).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Goodwill, Gledhill, Polhill, Gladhill, Goodchild, Goodsell, Golding

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Where is the Goldhill family from?

You can see how Goldhill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goldhill family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Goldhill families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there was 1 Goldhill family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Goldhill's in USA. New York had the highest population of Goldhill families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goldhill surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Goldhill ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Goldhill. 100% of Goldhill men worked as a Proprietor. .

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%
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There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Goldhill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goldhill 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 555 immigration records available for the last name Goldhill. 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 38 military records available for the last name Goldhill. For the veterans among your Goldhill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goldhill lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2000, in the United States, Goldhill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Goldhill in 1960 was 35, and 96 in 2000.

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