This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Golesk family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Golesk Family History

Golesk 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: Giles, Toles, Golec, Gole, Poleski, Doles, Kolek, Gomes, Goes, Oles

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Golesk family from?

You can see how Golesk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Golesk family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Golesk family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Golesk's in USA. California had the highest population of Golesk families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Golesk surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Golesk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Golesk. 100% of Golesk men worked as a Farmer.

View Census Data for Golesk | Data not to scale

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

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Golesk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Golesk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Golesk census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Golesk

Passenger Lists

There are 1 immigration records available for the last name Golesk. 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.

View all Golesk immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Golesk. For the veterans among your Golesk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Golesk military records

You've only scratched the surface of Golesk family history

Discover More

What is the average Golesk lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Golesk 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Golesk

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Golesk family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial