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Goldfon Family History

Goldfon 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, Gordon, Goodson, Golden, Goldwyn, Goldman, Gildon, Gollon

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Where is the Goldfon family from?

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

What did your Goldfon ancestors do for a living?

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

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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 Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Goldfon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goldfon 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Goldfon. 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 10 military records available for the last name Goldfon. For the veterans among your Goldfon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goldfon lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1993, in the United States, Goldfon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Goldfon in 1963 was 74, and 72 in 1993.

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