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Golgert Family History

Golgert 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: Gilbert, Bolger, Gobert, Golder, Gellert, Gombert, Holbert, Wolpert

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Where is the Golgert family from?

You can see how Golgert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Golgert family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Golgert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Golgert families living in Illinois. This was about 57% of all the recorded Golgert's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Golgert families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Golgert 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 Golgert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Golgert. 50% of Golgert 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%
  • Farm Laborer
    50%

What Golgert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 204 census records available for the last name Golgert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Golgert 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Golgert. 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 34 military records available for the last name Golgert. For the veterans among your Golgert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Golgert lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Golgert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Golgert in 1963 was 62, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Golgert 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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