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Goleby Family History

Goleby Surname Meaning

see Golby.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Goleby family from?

You can see how Goleby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goleby family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Goleby families living in Suffolk. This was about 39% of all the recorded Goleby's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Goleby families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goleby surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Goleby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Goleby. 100% of Goleby men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Goleby women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Goleby family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Goleby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goleby 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Goleby. 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 Goleby. For the veterans among your Goleby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goleby lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1985, in the United States, Goleby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Goleby in 1976 was 85, and 91 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goleby 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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