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Golnik Family History

Golnik 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: Gornik, Golik, Hornik, Konik, Melnik, Golin, Kotnik, Goldie, Golia

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Where is the Golnik family from?

You can see how Golnik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Golnik family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Golnik families living in Illinois. This was about 29% of all the recorded Golnik's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Golnik families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Golnik 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 Golnik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, General Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Golnik. 34% of Golnik men worked as a General Laborer.

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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

  • General Laborer
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

What Golnik family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 158 census records available for the last name Golnik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Golnik 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 139 immigration records available for the last name Golnik. 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 106 military records available for the last name Golnik. For the veterans among your Golnik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Golnik lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Golnik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Golnik in 1965 was 56, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Golnik

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Golnik 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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