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Golles Family History

Golles 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: Galles, Goller, Gilles, Bolles, Gelles, Jolles, Tolles, Geller, Giles

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Where is the Golles family from?

You can see how Golles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Golles family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Golles families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Golles family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Golles's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Golles families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Golles 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 Golles ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Golles. 100% of Golles men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Golles women worked as a Housework.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

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Census Records

There are 256 census records available for the last name Golles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Golles 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Golles. 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 75 military records available for the last name Golles. For the veterans among your Golles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Golles lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Golles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Golles in 1957 was 61, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Golles 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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