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Golland Family History

Golland Surname Meaning

Variant of Jolin with excrescent -d.

See Jolland and compare Elizabeth Jolland 1599 William Golland 1599 in IGI (Gainsborough Lincs).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Golland family from?

You can see how Golland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Golland family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Golland families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 55 Golland families living in Lancashire. This was about 20% of all the recorded Golland's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Golland families in 1891.
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What did your Golland ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Golland. 67% of Golland men worked as a Farmer and 93% of Golland women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Golland were Farmer Heavy Worker and Unpaid Dom Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Farmer Heavy Worker
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    93%
  • Domestic Duties
    5%
  • Unpaid Dom Duties
    4%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Golland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Golland 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 600 immigration records available for the last name Golland. 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 351 military records available for the last name Golland. For the veterans among your Golland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Golland lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Golland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Golland in 1956 was 45, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Golland 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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