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Goulstone Family History

Goulstone Name Meaning

see Goldston .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Goldstone, Golston, Coulston, Roulston, Colston, Moulton, Rolston

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Where is the Goulstone family from?

You can see how Goulstone families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goulstone family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Goulstone families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there was 1 Goulstone family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Goulstone's in USA. New York had the highest population of Goulstone families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goulstone surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Goulstone ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Retired and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Goulstone. 50% of Goulstone men worked as a Retired and 88% of Goulstone women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Goulstone were Mixed Farmer and Private Means. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Retired
    50%
  • Mixed Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Private Means
    13%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 276 immigration records available for the last name Goulstone. 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 84 military records available for the last name Goulstone. For the veterans among your Goulstone ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goulstone lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1997, in the United States, Goulstone life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Goulstone in 1968 was 63, and 23 in 1997.

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