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Golbraith Family History

Golbraith 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: Galbraith, Goldrich, Goldsmith, Olbrich, Milbrath, Vollrath, Colbath

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Where is the Golbraith family from?

You can see how Golbraith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Golbraith family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Golbraith families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 6 Golbraith families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Golbraith's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Golbraith families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Golbraith surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
  • 1881
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Census Records

There are 172 census records available for the last name Golbraith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Golbraith 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Golbraith. 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 16 military records available for the last name Golbraith. For the veterans among your Golbraith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Golbraith lifespan?

Average Golbraith life expectancy in 1999 was 58 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Golbraith 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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