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Goldsten Family History

Goldsten 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: Goldstein, Goldston, Goldstone, Golden, Goldizen, Holsten, Goodstein

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Where is the Goldsten family from?

You can see how Goldsten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goldsten family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Goldsten families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 14 Goldsten families living in Ontario. This was about 56% of all the recorded Goldsten's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Goldsten families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goldsten 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 Goldsten ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goldsten. 26% of Goldsten men worked as a Salesman and 19% of Goldsten women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Goldsten were Proprietor and New Worker.

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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
    26%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Laborer
    9%
  • Proprietor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Bookkeeper
    14%
  • New Worker
    10%

What Goldsten family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Goldsten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goldsten 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 425 immigration records available for the last name Goldsten. 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 89 military records available for the last name Goldsten. For the veterans among your Goldsten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goldsten lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Goldsten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Goldsten in 1966 was 85, and 61 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Goldsten

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goldsten 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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