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Golja Family History

Golja 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: Gola, Golla, Golia, Golda, Golba, Gold, Golec, Pola, Goda, Goltz

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Where is the Golja family from?

You can see how Golja families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Golja family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Golja family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Golja's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Golja families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Golja 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 Golja ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Golja. 100% of Golja men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Golja family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Golja. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Golja 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Golja. 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 8 military records available for the last name Golja. For the veterans among your Golja ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Golja lifespan?

Between 1993 and 2004, in the United States, Golja life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Golja in 1993 was 73, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Golja

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Golja 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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