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Goliah Family History

Goliah 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: Golia, Golias, Polich, Gola, Golla, Golin, Golda, Golba, Golino

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Where is the Goliah family from?

You can see how Goliah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goliah family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Goliah families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Goliah families living in Shropshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Goliah's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Goliah families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goliah 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 Goliah ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Goliah. 100% of Goliah women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Goliah family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 177 census records available for the last name Goliah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goliah 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Goliah. 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 25 military records available for the last name Goliah. For the veterans among your Goliah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goliah lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Goliah life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Goliah in 1963 was 69, and 76 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Goliah

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goliah 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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