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Golby Family History

Golby Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from Gaulby in Leicestershire.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Golby family from?

You can see how Golby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Golby family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Golby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 160 Golby families living in Warwickshire. This was about 26% of all the recorded Golby's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Golby families in 1891.
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What did your Golby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Golby. 20% of Golby men worked as a General Labourer and 83% of Golby women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Golby were Furniture Dealer and Retired.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    20%
  • Builders Labourer
    12%
  • Farm Labourer
    12%
  • Furniture Dealer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    3%
  • Retired
    2%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Golby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Golby 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 807 immigration records available for the last name Golby. 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 760 military records available for the last name Golby. For the veterans among your Golby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Golby lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Golby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Golby in 1964 was 55, and 60 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Golby 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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