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Goldfinger Name Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name composed of German Gold ‘gold’ + Finger ‘finger’; perhaps also a nickname for someone who wore a prominent gold ring on his finger.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Goldinger, Goldfeder, Goldring, Goldner, Waldinger, Golding, Goldfine

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Where is the Goldfinger family from?

You can see how Goldfinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goldfinger family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Goldfinger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Goldfinger families living in Illinois. This was about 39% of all the recorded Goldfinger's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Goldfinger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goldfinger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Goldfinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goldfinger. 30% of Goldfinger men worked as a Salesman and 18% of Goldfinger women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Goldfinger were Manager and Finisher. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    30%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Proprietor
    8%
  • Manager
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    18%
  • Seamstress
    18%
  • Bookkeeper
    14%
  • Finisher
    9%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Goldfinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goldfinger 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Goldfinger. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 477 military records available for the last name Goldfinger. For the veterans among your Goldfinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goldfinger lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Goldfinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Goldfinger in 1961 was 52, and 82 in 2004.

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