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Goeldner Family History

Goeldner 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: Goldner, Goellner, Feldner, Gelder, Golder, Guldner, Gildner, Goenner

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Where is the Goeldner family from?

You can see how Goeldner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goeldner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Goeldner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 52 Goeldner families living in Iowa. This was about 73% of all the recorded Goeldner's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Goeldner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goeldner 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 Goeldner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goeldner. 42% of Goeldner men worked as a Farmer and 72% of Goeldner women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Goeldner were Plumber and Clerk.

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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

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Machinist
    25%
  • New Worker
    17%
  • Plumber
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    72%
  • Clerk
    29%

What Goeldner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Goeldner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goeldner 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 331 immigration records available for the last name Goeldner. 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 248 military records available for the last name Goeldner. For the veterans among your Goeldner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goeldner lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Goeldner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Goeldner in 1963 was 64, and 96 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goeldner 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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