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Golinsky Family History

Golinsky 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: Gilinsky, Dolinsky, Golinski, Kolinsky, Glinsky, Wolinsky, Galinsky

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Where is the Golinsky family from?

You can see how Golinsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Golinsky family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Golinsky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Golinsky families living in London. This was about 62% of all the recorded Golinsky's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Golinsky families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Golinsky 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 Golinsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Golinsky. 21% of Golinsky men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Golinsky women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Golinsky were Clerk and Housework.

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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

  • Laborer
    21%
  • Proprietor
    13%
  • Butcher
    13%
  • Clerk
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    60%
  • Housework
    40%

What Golinsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Golinsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Golinsky 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 460 immigration records available for the last name Golinsky. 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 113 military records available for the last name Golinsky. For the veterans among your Golinsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Golinsky lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2003, in the United States, Golinsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Golinsky in 1945 was 43, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Golinsky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Golinsky 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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