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Goldan Family History

Goldan 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: Golda, Golden, Goldman, Roldan, Goldin, Gordan, Golan, Soldan, Guldan

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Where is the Goldan family from?

You can see how Goldan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goldan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Goldan families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 11 Goldan families living in Ontario. This was about 58% of all the recorded Goldan's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Goldan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goldan 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 Goldan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Social Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goldan. 28% of Goldan men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Goldan women worked as a Social Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Goldan were Proprietor and Cook.

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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

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Labor
    20%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Proprietor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Social Worker
    17%
  • Operator
    17%
  • Mechanic
    17%
  • Cook
    17%

What Goldan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Goldan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goldan 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 258 immigration records available for the last name Goldan. 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 104 military records available for the last name Goldan. For the veterans among your Goldan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goldan lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2002, in the United States, Goldan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Goldan in 1984 was 59, and 41 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Goldan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goldan 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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