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Goldenstern Family History

Goldenstern 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: Goldenstein, Goldstein, Morgenstern, Gallenstein, Bodenstein

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Where is the Goldenstern family from?

You can see how Goldenstern families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goldenstern family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Goldenstern families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Goldenstern families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Goldenstern's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Goldenstern families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goldenstern surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Goldenstern ancestors do for a living?

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

What Goldenstern family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Goldenstern. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goldenstern 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Goldenstern. 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 32 military records available for the last name Goldenstern. For the veterans among your Goldenstern ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goldenstern lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Goldenstern life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Goldenstern in 1972 was 88, and 84 in 2004.

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