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Goldwire Family History

Goldwire Surname Meaning

Jewish: possibly an Americanized form (translation into English) of Jewish Goldrath (from German) or Goldendrut (from Yiddish dialect).

Both names mean ‘golden wire’.

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


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Where is the Goldwire family from?

You can see how Goldwire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goldwire family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Goldwire families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Goldwire families living in London. This was about 56% of all the recorded Goldwire's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Goldwire families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goldwire surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Goldwire ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Field Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goldwire. 64% of Goldwire men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Goldwire women worked as a Field Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Goldwire were Carpenter and Proprietor.

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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
    64%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Field Worker
    30%
  • Laundress
    25%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Proprietor
    9%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Goldwire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goldwire 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Goldwire. 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 330 military records available for the last name Goldwire. For the veterans among your Goldwire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goldwire lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Goldwire life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Goldwire in 1957 was 30, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goldwire 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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