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Golanka Family History

Golanka 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: Golonka, Solanki, Glinka, Solana, Kolanko, Lanka, Galaska, Golan

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Where is the Golanka family from?

You can see how Golanka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Golanka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Golanka families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Golanka's in USA. New York had the highest population of Golanka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Golanka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Golanka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Golanka 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Golanka. 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 24 military records available for the last name Golanka. For the veterans among your Golanka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Golanka lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Golanka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Golanka in 1966 was 72, and 79 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Golanka 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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