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Golis Family History

Golis Surname Meaning

Polish, Slovak, and Czech: nickname from the Polish adjective goły (and from its northern Slovak and Czech dialect variants) ‘naked, bare’.

Alternatively, it may be derived from golić ‘to shave’ (compare Golish).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Golis family from?

You can see how Golis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Golis family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Golis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Golis family living in Hampshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Golis's in United Kingdom. Hampshire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Golis families in 1891.
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What did your Golis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Golis. 45% of Golis men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Golis women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Golis were Machinist and 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

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Helper
    12%
  • Assembler
    12%
  • Machinist
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%

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Census Records

There are 890 census records available for the last name Golis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Golis 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 325 immigration records available for the last name Golis. 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 392 military records available for the last name Golis. For the veterans among your Golis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Golis lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Golis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Golis in 1963 was 74, and 86 in 2004.

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