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Goldsmit Family History

Goldsmit 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, Goldstein, Godsil, Goldie, Goldsby, Goldman, Goldschmidt

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Where is the Goldsmit family from?

You can see how Goldsmit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goldsmit family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Goldsmit families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1840 there was 1 Goldsmit family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Goldsmit's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Goldsmit families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goldsmit surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Goldsmit ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 153 census records available for the last name Goldsmit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goldsmit 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 279 immigration records available for the last name Goldsmit. 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 45 military records available for the last name Goldsmit. For the veterans among your Goldsmit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goldsmit lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1997, in the United States, Goldsmit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Goldsmit in 1968 was 84, and 82 in 1997.

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