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Golbury Family History

Golbury 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: Norbury, Tilbury, Golberg, Albury, Colburn, Gadbury, Milbury, Goltry

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Where is the Golbury family from?

You can see how Golbury families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Golbury family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1880. The most Golbury families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Golbury family living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Golbury's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Golbury families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Golbury 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 21 census records available for the last name Golbury. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Golbury 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Golbury. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Golbury. For the veterans among your Golbury ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Golbury lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1979, in the United States, Golbury life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Golbury in 1976 was 80, and 88 in 1979.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Golbury 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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