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Goldsword Family History

Goldsword 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: Goldstone, Holdsworth, Goldsworthy, Goldwire, Oldford, Goldson

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Where is the Goldsword family from?

You can see how Goldsword families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goldsword family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Goldsword families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Goldsword families living in Ohio. This was about 60% of all the recorded Goldsword's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Goldsword families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goldsword surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Goldsword ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Goldsword. 100% of Goldsword men worked as a Salesman. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Goldsword. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goldsword 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Goldsword. 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 2 military records available for the last name Goldsword. For the veterans among your Goldsword ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goldsword lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Goldsword life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Goldsword in 1965 was 63, and 98 in 2001.

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