Origins of the Goldsmith surname
About the Goldsmiths
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Interesting facts about Goldsmith
How common is your surname?
936th most common surname in the UK
We have for the Goldsmith surname. The oldest one dates back to 1220.
Who were Goldsmiths most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Goldsmiths.
What are the most common Goldsmith first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Goldsmiths
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Goldsmiths in 1921
Dressmaker
226
Laundress
184
General Servant Domestic
151
Domestic Servant
111
Charwoman
98
Common male occupations for Goldsmiths in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
334
General Labourer
239
Carpenter
157
Farm Labourer
151
Gardener
139
