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Goldhawk Family History

Goldhawk Surname Meaning

from the late Old English personal name Goldh(e)afoc ‘gold hawk’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Goldhawk family from?

You can see how Goldhawk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goldhawk family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Goldhawk families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 4 Goldhawk families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Goldhawk's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Goldhawk families in 1911.
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What did your Goldhawk ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Baker was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Goldhawk. 100% of Goldhawk men worked as a Baker.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Baker
    100%

What Goldhawk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Goldhawk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goldhawk 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Goldhawk. 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 36 military records available for the last name Goldhawk. For the veterans among your Goldhawk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goldhawk lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Goldhawk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Goldhawk in 1963 was 68, and 76 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goldhawk 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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