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Goldney Name Meaning

from Middle English golde(i)n golding ‘golden’ + eie eigh(e) ‘eye’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Goldner, Goldey, Dolney, Rodney, Golder, Olney, Gosney, Goldie, Golde

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Where is the Goldney family from?

You can see how Goldney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goldney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Goldney families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 9 Goldney families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Goldney's in USA. New York had the highest population of Goldney families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goldney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Goldney ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Secretary
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Goldney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goldney 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 672 immigration records available for the last name Goldney. 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 199 military records available for the last name Goldney. For the veterans among your Goldney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goldney lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Goldney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Goldney in 1970 was 79, and 90 in 2003.

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