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Goltry Family History

Goltry Surname Meaning

English: variant of Galtry a Yorkshire surname of unexplained derivation.

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


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Where is the Goltry family from?

You can see how Goltry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goltry family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Goltry families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Goltry families living in Yorkshire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Goltry's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Goltry families in 1891.
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What did your Goltry ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goltry. 37% of Goltry men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Goltry women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Goltry were Farm Laborer and Housework.

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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
    37%
  • Farmer
    32%
  • Decorator
    11%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Housework
    50%

What Goltry family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Goltry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goltry 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Goltry. 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 279 military records available for the last name Goltry. For the veterans among your Goltry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goltry lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Goltry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Goltry in 1963 was 80, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goltry 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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