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Golightley Family History

Golightley 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: Golightly, Lightsey, Lightle, Keightley, Keighley, Highley, Knightly

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Where is the Golightley family from?

You can see how Golightley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Golightley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Golightley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 17 Golightley families living in Northumberland. This was about 47% of all the recorded Golightley's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Golightley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Golightley 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 Golightley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Golightley. 71% of Golightley 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
    71%
  • Housekeeper
    18%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    12%

What Golightley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Golightley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Golightley 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Golightley. 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 60 military records available for the last name Golightley. For the veterans among your Golightley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Golightley lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2002, in the United States, Golightley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Golightley in 1956 was 37, and 72 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Golightley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Golightley 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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