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Golfin Family History

Golfin 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: Golin, Goffin, Gollin, Goldin, Galvin, Golding, Polin, Molin, Collin

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Where is the Golfin family from?

You can see how Golfin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Golfin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Golfin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Golfin family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Golfin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Golfin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Golfin 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 Golfin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Porter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Golfin. 50% of Golfin men worked as a Porter.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Porter
    50%
  • New Worker None
    50%

What Golfin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 396 census records available for the last name Golfin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Golfin 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Golfin. 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 40 military records available for the last name Golfin. For the veterans among your Golfin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Golfin lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Golfin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Golfin in 1970 was 85, and 56 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Golfin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Golfin 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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