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Gollin Family History

Gollin Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from a place so named near Templin in Brandenburg.

English (Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire): of Norman origin a variant of Jolin.

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


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Where is the Gollin family from?

You can see how Gollin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gollin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gollin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 41 Gollin families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Gollin's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Gollin families in 1891.
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What did your Gollin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gollin. 34% of Gollin men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Gollin women worked as an Unpaid 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

  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Tailor
    34%
  • Silk Machinist
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Gollin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gollin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gollin 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 776 immigration records available for the last name Gollin. 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 363 military records available for the last name Gollin. For the veterans among your Gollin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gollin lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Gollin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Gollin in 1965 was 69, and 82 in 2003.

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