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Goldreyer Family History

Goldreyer 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: Goldfeder, Dreyer, Golder, Goldner, Nordmeyer, Gallmeyer, Holtmeyer

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Where is the Goldreyer family from?

You can see how Goldreyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goldreyer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Goldreyer families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Goldreyer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Goldreyer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goldreyer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Goldreyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goldreyer. 43% of Goldreyer men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Goldreyer women 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

  • Salesman
    43%
  • Theater Owner
    29%
  • Manager
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%
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What Goldreyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 235 census records available for the last name Goldreyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goldreyer 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Goldreyer. 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 35 military records available for the last name Goldreyer. For the veterans among your Goldreyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goldreyer lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Goldreyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Goldreyer in 1950 was 66, and 79 in 2004.

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