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Golenor Family History

Golenor 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: Goldner, Golino, Governor, Golemon, Golen, Toledo, Nolen, Gower

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Where is the Golenor family from?

You can see how Golenor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Golenor family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Golenor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Golenor families living in Missouri. This was about 55% of all the recorded Golenor's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Golenor families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Golenor 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 Golenor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Packer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Golenor. 100% of Golenor women worked as a Packer.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    100%

What Golenor family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 187 census records available for the last name Golenor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Golenor 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Golenor. 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 47 military records available for the last name Golenor. For the veterans among your Golenor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Golenor lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Golenor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Golenor in 1960 was 62, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Golenor

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Golenor 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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