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Golegar Family History

Golegar 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: Goleman, Polgar, Kolesar, Polega, Phlegar, Coleman, Dollar, Gower

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Where is the Golegar family from?

You can see how Golegar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Golegar family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1880. The most Golegar families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 3 Golegar families living in Peeblesshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Golegar's in Scotland. Peeblesshire had the highest population of Golegar families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Golegar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Golegar 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Golegar. 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 3 military records available for the last name Golegar. For the veterans among your Golegar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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