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Golinghorst Family History

Golinghorst 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: Langhorst, Lindhorst, Bringhurst, Polkinghorn, Longhurst, Windhorst

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Where is the Golinghorst family from?

You can see how Golinghorst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Golinghorst family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Golinghorst families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Golinghorst families living in Iowa. This was about 56% of all the recorded Golinghorst's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Golinghorst families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 143 census records available for the last name Golinghorst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Golinghorst 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Golinghorst. 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 6 military records available for the last name Golinghorst. For the veterans among your Golinghorst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Golinghorst lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Golinghorst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Golinghorst in 1964 was 61, and 80 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Golinghorst

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Golinghorst 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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