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Goldstrom Family History

Goldstrom 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: Holstrom, Holmstrom, Nordstrom, Goldston, Goldstone, Goldstein

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Where is the Goldstrom family from?

You can see how Goldstrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goldstrom family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Goldstrom families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 29 Goldstrom families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 71% of all the recorded Goldstrom's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Goldstrom families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goldstrom 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 Goldstrom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goldstrom. 19% of Goldstrom men worked as a Salesman and 67% of Goldstrom women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Goldstrom were Waiter and 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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    19%
  • Manager
    10%
  • Proprietor
    10%
  • Waiter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    67%
  • Clerk
    34%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Goldstrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goldstrom 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 594 immigration records available for the last name Goldstrom. 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 203 military records available for the last name Goldstrom. For the veterans among your Goldstrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goldstrom lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Goldstrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Goldstrom in 1960 was 51, and 57 in 2004.

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