The distinguished surname Gouldner is German in origin. It is derived from "Göldner," meaning "the gold worker," and was most likely first borne by a miner or a gold washer.
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Early Origins of the Gouldner family
The surname Gouldner was first found in Hessen, where the name was closely identified in the early period of history with the feudal society which would become prominent throughout Europe. The name would later emerge as an influential noble family, having many distinguished branches, and well known for its involvement in social, economic and political affairs.
Early History of the Gouldner family
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Gouldner Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Guldner, Goldner, Gouldner, Geldner, Geltner, Giltner and many more.
Early Notables of the Gouldner family
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Migration of the Gouldner family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Frans Giltner, who settled in Philadelphia in 1738; Christian Eberhart Goldner, who was naturalized in Missouri in 1848; Julius Goldner, who sailed from Hamburg to New York in 1851.
