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Goliat Family History

Goliat 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, Gola, Golla, Golin, Golda, Golba, Golino, Golick

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Where is the Goliat family from?

You can see how Goliat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goliat family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Goliat family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Goliat's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Goliat families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goliat 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 Goliat ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Goliat. 100% of Goliat men worked as a Miner.

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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

  • Miner
    100%

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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Goliat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goliat 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Goliat. 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 27 military records available for the last name Goliat. For the veterans among your Goliat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goliat lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Goliat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Goliat in 1963 was 76, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goliat 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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