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Goldfish Family History

Goldfish Surname 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: Goldrich, Goldfine, Golding, Goldring, Gladish, Goldie, Bowdish

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Where is the Goldfish family from?

You can see how Goldfish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goldfish family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Goldfish families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Goldfish family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Goldfish's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Goldfish families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goldfish surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Goldfish ancestors do for a living?

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

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Goldfish family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 703 census records available for the last name Goldfish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goldfish 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 261 immigration records available for the last name Goldfish. 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 57 military records available for the last name Goldfish. For the veterans among your Goldfish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goldfish lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Goldfish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Goldfish in 1964 was 85, and 60 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Goldfish

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goldfish ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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