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Goldsmidt Family History

Goldsmidt 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: Goldsmith, Goldschmidt, Goldstone, Golding, Goldring, Goldstein

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Where is the Goldsmidt family from?

You can see how Goldsmidt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goldsmidt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Goldsmidt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Goldsmidt families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Goldsmidt's in USA. New York had the highest population of Goldsmidt families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goldsmidt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Goldsmidt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housewife was the top reported job for people in the USA named Goldsmidt. 100% of Goldsmidt women worked as a Housewife. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 597 census records available for the last name Goldsmidt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goldsmidt 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 519 immigration records available for the last name Goldsmidt. 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 80 military records available for the last name Goldsmidt. For the veterans among your Goldsmidt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goldsmidt lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Goldsmidt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Goldsmidt in 1970 was 67, and 85 in 1999.

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