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Golembe Family History

Golembe 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, Golombek, Colombe, Golomb, Golemon, Coleman, Holme, Golec

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Where is the Golembe family from?

You can see how Golembe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Golembe family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Golembe families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Golembe's in USA. New York had the highest population of Golembe families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 127 census records available for the last name Golembe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Golembe 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 Golembe. 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 21 military records available for the last name Golembe. For the veterans among your Golembe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Golembe lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Golembe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Golembe in 1969 was 78, and 75 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Golembe 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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