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Gholdson Family History

Gholdson 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: Goldson, Gholson, Goodson, Hodson, Goldston, Golson, Holson, Gholston

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Where is the Gholdson family from?

You can see how Gholdson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gholdson family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Gholdson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Gholdson family living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Gholdson's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Gholdson families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gholdson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gholdson ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Gholdson ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Gholdson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gholdson 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Gholdson. 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 7 military records available for the last name Gholdson. For the veterans among your Gholdson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gholdson lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1994, in the United States, Gholdson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Gholdson in 1982 was 95, and 73 in 1994.

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