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Golie Family History

Golie 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: Gole, Golin, Goldie, Golia, Golde, Golik, Colie, Solie, Jolie, Golis

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Where is the Golie family from?

You can see how Golie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Golie family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Golie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 2 Golie families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Golie's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Golie families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Golie 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 Golie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Golie. 25% of Golie men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Golie women worked as a Waitress.

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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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Painter
    19%
  • Salesman
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Golie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 851 census records available for the last name Golie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Golie 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Golie. 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 188 military records available for the last name Golie. For the veterans among your Golie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Golie lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Golie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Golie in 1962 was 74, and 75 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Golie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Golie 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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