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Goulders Family History

Goulders 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: Goulder, Golder, Shoulders, Moulder, Pounders, Goulden, Souders

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Where is the Goulders family from?

You can see how Goulders families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goulders family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Goulders families living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Goulders's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Goulders families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goulders surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Goulders. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goulders 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Goulders. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Goulders. For the veterans among your Goulders ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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