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Golfman Family History

Golfman 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, Goffman, Goldman, Gofman, Gelfman, Wolfman, Coleman, Goodman

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Where is the Golfman family from?

You can see how Golfman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Golfman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Golfman families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Golfman's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Golfman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Golfman 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 Golfman ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Machinist
    50%

What Golfman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 224 census records available for the last name Golfman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Golfman 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 159 immigration records available for the last name Golfman. 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 16 military records available for the last name Golfman. For the veterans among your Golfman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Golfman lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Golfman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Golfman in 1969 was 65, and 81 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Golfman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Golfman 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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