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Golivan Family History

Golivan 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: Oliva, Galvan, Govan, Goleman, Bolivar, Golin, Golia, Olivas, Golias

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Where is the Golivan family from?

You can see how Golivan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Golivan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Golivan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Golivan families living in Connecticut. This was about 60% of all the recorded Golivan's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Golivan families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Golivan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Golivan 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Golivan. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Golivan. For the veterans among your Golivan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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