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Goldfine Family History

Goldfine Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Jewish Goldfein ‘fine as gold’.

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


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Where is the Goldfine family from?

You can see how Goldfine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goldfine family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Goldfine families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Goldfine families living in Quebec. This was about 75% of all the recorded Goldfine's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Goldfine families in 1911.
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What did your Goldfine ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goldfine. 22% of Goldfine men worked as a Salesman and 67% of Goldfine women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Goldfine were Buyer 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
    22%
  • Manager
    13%
  • Butcher
    6%
  • Buyer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    67%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Stenographer
    14%

What Goldfine family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Goldfine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goldfine 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 772 immigration records available for the last name Goldfine. 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 466 military records available for the last name Goldfine. For the veterans among your Goldfine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goldfine lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Goldfine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Goldfine in 1950 was 45, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Goldfine

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goldfine 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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