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Goldbaum Family History

Goldbaum Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name a compound of German Gold ‘gold’ + Baum ‘tree’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Goldbaum family from?

You can see how Goldbaum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goldbaum family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Goldbaum families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 19 Goldbaum families living in Connecticut. This was about 35% of all the recorded Goldbaum's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Goldbaum families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goldbaum 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 Goldbaum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goldbaum. 32% of Goldbaum men worked as a Salesman and 20% of Goldbaum women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Goldbaum were Manager and Manager.

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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
    32%
  • Storekeeper
    9%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Manager
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    20%
  • Operator
    15%
  • Saleslady
    15%
  • Manager
    10%

What Goldbaum family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Goldbaum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goldbaum 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Goldbaum. 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 366 military records available for the last name Goldbaum. For the veterans among your Goldbaum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goldbaum lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Goldbaum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Goldbaum in 1943 was 38, and 65 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Goldbaum

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goldbaum 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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