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Goldey Family History

Goldey Surname Meaning

English: variant of Goldie.

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


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Where is the Goldey family from?

You can see how Goldey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goldey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Goldey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Goldey families living in Ontario. This was about 37% of all the recorded Goldey's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Goldey families in 1911.
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What did your Goldey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goldey. 30% of Goldey men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Goldey women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Goldey were Farmer and Stenographer.

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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
    30%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    60%
  • Stenographer
    40%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Goldey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goldey 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 452 immigration records available for the last name Goldey. 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 493 military records available for the last name Goldey. For the veterans among your Goldey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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