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Goland Family History

Goland Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Boland, Voland, Poland, Roland, Toland, Oland, Soland, Moland, Noland

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Where is the Goland family from?

You can see how Goland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goland family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Goland families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Goland families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 26% of all the recorded Goland's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Goland families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goland surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Goland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goland. 43% of Goland men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Goland women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Goland were New Worker and Teacher.

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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

  • Salesman
    43%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • New Worker
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Goland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Goland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goland 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 666 immigration records available for the last name Goland. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 217 military records available for the last name Goland. For the veterans among your Goland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goland lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Goland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Goland in 1962 was 51, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Goland

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goland 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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