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Goldsbrough Family History

Goldsbrough Surname Meaning

from either of two places named Goldsborough (NR Yorks and WR Yorks).

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


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You can see how Goldsbrough families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goldsbrough family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Goldsbrough families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 8 Goldsbrough families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Goldsbrough's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Goldsbrough families in 1911.
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What did your Goldsbrough ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Goldsbrough. 100% of Goldsbrough men worked as a Laborer.

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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 1921

  • Laborer
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 457 immigration records available for the last name Goldsbrough. 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 379 military records available for the last name Goldsbrough. For the veterans among your Goldsbrough ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goldsbrough lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1988, in the United States, Goldsbrough life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Goldsbrough in 1964 was 75, and 86 in 1988.

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