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Golley Family History

Golley Surname Meaning

English (Cornwall): variant of Gulley.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Golley family from?

You can see how Golley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Golley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Golley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 43 Golley families living in Cornwall. This was about 28% of all the recorded Golley's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Golley families in 1891.
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What did your Golley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cowman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Golley. 20% of Golley men worked as a Cowman and 90% of Golley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Golley were Gardener and Domestic 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

  • Cowman
    20%
  • Lorry Driver
    20%
  • Farm Labourer
    20%
  • Gardener
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Domestic Duties
    10%

What Golley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Golley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Golley 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 467 immigration records available for the last name Golley. 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 515 military records available for the last name Golley. For the veterans among your Golley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Golley lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Golley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Golley in 1965 was 64, and 52 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Golley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Golley 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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