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Goldsberry Name Meaning

English: variant of Goldsborough .

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


Similar surnames: Gadberry, Dolberry, Woodberry, Lounsberry, Lonsberry, Salsberry

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Where is the Goldsberry family from?

You can see how Goldsberry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goldsberry family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Goldsberry families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 12 Goldsberry families living in Maryland. This was about 41% of all the recorded Goldsberry's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Goldsberry families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goldsberry surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Goldsberry ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goldsberry. 22% of Goldsberry men worked as a Farmer and 12% of Goldsberry women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Goldsberry were Farm Laborer and Seamstress. .

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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

  • Farmer
    22%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    12%
  • Maid
    11%
  • Waitress
    9%
  • Seamstress
    9%
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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Goldsberry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goldsberry 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 392 immigration records available for the last name Goldsberry. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Goldsberry. For the veterans among your Goldsberry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goldsberry lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Goldsberry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Goldsberry in 1951 was 39, and 70 in 2004.

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