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Goldhammer Name Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name composed of German Gold ‘gold’ + Hammer ‘hammer’. German: variant of Goldammer .

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


Similar surnames: Goldammer, Goldwasser, Goldfeder, Goldfinger, Goldner, Golder

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Where is the Goldhammer family from?

You can see how Goldhammer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goldhammer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Goldhammer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Goldhammer families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Goldhammer's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Goldhammer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goldhammer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Goldhammer ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Salesman and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Goldhammer. 100% of Goldhammer men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Goldhammer women worked as an 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Goldhammer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goldhammer 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 675 immigration records available for the last name Goldhammer. 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 430 military records available for the last name Goldhammer. For the veterans among your Goldhammer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goldhammer lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Goldhammer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Goldhammer in 1960 was 56, and 74 in 2004.

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