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Golfton Family History

Golfton 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: Golston, Colston, Holton, Rolston, Colton, Holston, Tolton, Gelston

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Where is the Golfton family from?

You can see how Golfton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Golfton family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Golfton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Golfton families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Golfton's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Golfton families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Golfton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Golfton 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Golfton. 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 1 military records available for the last name Golfton. For the veterans among your Golfton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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