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Goldenfield Family History

Goldenfield 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: Holderfield, Goldfield, Edenfield, Greenfield, Oldfield, Bottenfield

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Where is the Goldenfield family from?

You can see how Goldenfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goldenfield family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Goldenfield family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Goldenfield's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Goldenfield families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goldenfield surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Goldenfield ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Sales Girl was the top reported job for people in the USA named Goldenfield. 100% of Goldenfield women worked as a Sales Girl. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sales Girl
    100%
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Goldenfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goldenfield 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Goldenfield. 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 5 military records available for the last name Goldenfield. For the veterans among your Goldenfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goldenfield lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Goldenfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Goldenfield in 1966 was 73, and 73 in 1999.

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