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Goldson Name Meaning

English: variant of Golson .

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


Similar surnames: Golson, Goldston, Gholson, Golston, Gosson, Gillson, Folson, Gladson

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Where is the Goldson family from?

You can see how Goldson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goldson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Goldson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 4 Goldson families living in Alabama. This was about 40% of all the recorded Goldson's in USA. Alabama and 1 other state had the highest population of Goldson families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goldson 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 Goldson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goldson. 36% of Goldson men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Goldson women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Goldson were Clerk and Domestic. .

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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

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Porter
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    18%
  • Seamstress
    15%
  • Maid
    11%
  • Domestic
    8%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Goldson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goldson 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Goldson. 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 551 military records available for the last name Goldson. For the veterans among your Goldson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goldson lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Goldson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Goldson in 1962 was 68, and 71 in 2004.

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