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Goldbery Family History

Goldbery 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: Goldberg, Golder, Goldbeck, Goldner, Golberg, Goldey, Godbey

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Where is the Goldbery family from?

You can see how Goldbery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goldbery family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Goldbery families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Goldbery family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Goldbery's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Goldbery families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goldbery 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 Goldbery ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goldbery. 23% of Goldbery men worked as a Salesman and 14% of Goldbery women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Goldbery were Laborer and Bookkeeper. .

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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
    23%
  • Proprietor
    15%
  • Clerk
    6%
  • Laborer
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    14%
  • Stenographer
    10%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Bookkeeper
    9%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Goldbery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goldbery 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 399 immigration records available for the last name Goldbery. 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 66 military records available for the last name Goldbery. For the veterans among your Goldbery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goldbery lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1974, in the United States, Goldbery life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Goldbery in 1963 was 79, and 49 in 1974.

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