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Goldenstein Family History

Goldenstein Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name a compound of German golden ‘golden’ + Stein ‘rock stone’.

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


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Where is the Goldenstein family from?

You can see how Goldenstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goldenstein family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Goldenstein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Goldenstein families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Goldenstein's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Goldenstein families in 1911.
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What did your Goldenstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goldenstein. 50% of Goldenstein men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Goldenstein women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Goldenstein were Salesman and Housework.

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    19%
  • New Worker
    19%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Housework
    19%

What Goldenstein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Goldenstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goldenstein 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 Goldenstein. 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 593 military records available for the last name Goldenstein. For the veterans among your Goldenstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goldenstein lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Goldenstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Goldenstein in 1959 was 54, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goldenstein 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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