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Goldfein Family History

Goldfein Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name from German goldfein ‘fine as gold’.

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


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Where is the Goldfein family from?

You can see how Goldfein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goldfein family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Goldfein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 19 Goldfein families living in New York. This was about 43% of all the recorded Goldfein's in USA. New York had the highest population of Goldfein families in 1920.
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What did your Goldfein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goldfein. 35% of Goldfein men worked as a Salesman and 25% of Goldfein women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Goldfein were Clerk 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

  • Salesman
    35%
  • Manager
    14%
  • Proprietor
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    25%
  • Bookkeeper
    25%
  • Maid
    17%
  • Stenographer
    17%

What Goldfein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Goldfein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goldfein 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 622 immigration records available for the last name Goldfein. 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 282 military records available for the last name Goldfein. For the veterans among your Goldfein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goldfein lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Goldfein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Goldfein in 1942 was 49, and 71 in 2004.

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