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Goldy Family History

Goldy Surname Meaning

English (Warwickshire and Staffordshire): variant of Goldie.

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


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Where is the Goldy family from?

You can see how Goldy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goldy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Goldy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Goldy families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Goldy's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Goldy families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goldy 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 Goldy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goldy. 19% of Goldy men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Goldy women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Goldy were Carpenter and Operator.

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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
    19%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    22%
  • Housework
    14%
  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Operator
    9%

What Goldy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Goldy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goldy 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 305 immigration records available for the last name Goldy. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Goldy. For the veterans among your Goldy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goldy lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Goldy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Goldy in 1956 was 58, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Goldy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goldy 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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