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Golosky Family History

Golosky 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: Polosky, Kolosky, Klosky, Wolsky, Polonsky, Goldsby, Potosky, Polsky

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Where is the Golosky family from?

You can see how Golosky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Golosky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Golosky family living in Iowa. This was about 20% of all the recorded Golosky's in USA. Iowa and 4 other states had the highest population of Golosky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Golosky 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 Golosky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor and Selector were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Golosky. 100% of Golosky men worked as a Labor and 50% of Golosky women worked as a Selector.

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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

  • Labor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Selector
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%

What Golosky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 293 census records available for the last name Golosky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Golosky 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Golosky. 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 18 military records available for the last name Golosky. For the veterans among your Golosky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Golosky lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2000, in the United States, Golosky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Golosky in 1974 was 50, and 62 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Golosky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Golosky 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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