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Goliver Family History

Goliver 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: Oliver, Boliver, Woliver, Toliver, Golder, Oliger, Govier, Tolliver

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Where is the Goliver family from?

You can see how Goliver families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goliver family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Goliver families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 3 Goliver families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Goliver's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Goliver families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goliver 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 Goliver ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Butcher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Goliver. 60% of Goliver men worked as a Butcher.

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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

  • Butcher
    60%
  • Common Laborer
    40%

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Census Records

There are 269 census records available for the last name Goliver. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goliver 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Goliver. 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 118 military records available for the last name Goliver. For the veterans among your Goliver ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goliver lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Goliver life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Goliver in 1969 was 54, and 21 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goliver 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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