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Goloff Family History

Goloff 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: Soloff, Roloff, Orloff, Goff, Egloff, Stoloff, Kozloff, Oliff

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Where is the Goloff family from?

You can see how Goloff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goloff family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Goloff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Goloff families living in Buckinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Goloff's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire had the highest population of Goloff families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goloff 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 Goloff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Goloff. 100% of Goloff men worked as a Proprietor.

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%

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Census Records

There are 345 census records available for the last name Goloff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goloff 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Goloff. 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 59 military records available for the last name Goloff. For the veterans among your Goloff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goloff lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Goloff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Goloff in 1966 was 72, and 70 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goloff 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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