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Golbow Family History

Golbow 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: Dolbow, Gilboy, Golob, Gilbo, Golba, Glow, Grabow, Solow, Galbo

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Where is the Golbow family from?

You can see how Golbow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Golbow family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Golbow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Golbow family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Golbow's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Golbow families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Golbow 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 48 census records available for the last name Golbow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Golbow 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Golbow. 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 2 military records available for the last name Golbow. For the veterans among your Golbow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Golbow lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1997, in the United States, Golbow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Golbow in 1982 was 71, and 91 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Golbow 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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