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Golbitz Family History

Golbitz 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: Goltz, Gerbitz, Politz, Lobitz, Wollitz, Albitz, Glatz, Golding, Bitz

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Where is the Golbitz family from?

You can see how Golbitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Golbitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Golbitz family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Golbitz's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Golbitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Golbitz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Golbitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Golbitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Golbitz 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Golbitz. 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 28 military records available for the last name Golbitz. For the veterans among your Golbitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Golbitz lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1994, in the United States, Golbitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Golbitz in 1970 was 44, and 76 in 1994.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Golbitz 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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