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Golate Family History

Golate 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: Galati, Goates, Plate, Goltz, Glatz, Gole, Holte, Gola, Glade, Bolte

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Where is the Golate family from?

You can see how Golate families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Golate family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Golate families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Golate families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Golate's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Golate families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Golate 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 23 census records available for the last name Golate. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Golate 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Golate. 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 8 military records available for the last name Golate. For the veterans among your Golate ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Golate lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2003, in the United States, Golate life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Golate in 1981 was 73, and 72 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Golate 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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