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Origins of the Goulden surname

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    In 1921, most Gouldens lived in london

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    2,000 Goulden Travel & migration records
    11,000 Gouldens found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Goulden

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    What are the most common Goulden first names?

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    Common jobs for Gouldens

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Common female occupations for Gouldens in 1921

    Dressmaker

    65

    Cotton Weaver

    23

    Laundress

    21

    House Keeper

    20

    Servant

    20

    Common male occupations for Gouldens in 1921

    General Labourer

    44

    Coal Miner

    40

    Joiner

    29

    Cabinet Maker

    26

    Carter

    25

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