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Golkopf Family History

Golkopf 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: Roskopf, Groskopf, Wolkoff, Kopf, Volkov, Collopy, Dolloff, Golob

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Where is the Golkopf family from?

You can see how Golkopf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Golkopf family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Golkopf family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Golkopf's in USA. New York had the highest population of Golkopf families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Golkopf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Golkopf 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Golkopf. 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 9 military records available for the last name Golkopf. For the veterans among your Golkopf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Golkopf lifespan?

Between 1996 and 2001, in the United States, Golkopf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Golkopf in 1996 was 85, and 87 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Golkopf 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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