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Golrick Family History

Golrick 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: Golick, Goldrick, Garrick, Gullick, Goldrich, Gerrick, Orrick, Gulick

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Where is the Golrick family from?

You can see how Golrick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Golrick family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Golrick families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 10 Golrick families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Golrick's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Golrick families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Golrick 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 Golrick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Electrician was the top reported job for people in the USA named Golrick. 100% of Golrick men worked as an Electrician.

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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

  • Electrician
    100%

What Golrick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 408 census records available for the last name Golrick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Golrick 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Golrick. 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 52 military records available for the last name Golrick. For the veterans among your Golrick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Golrick lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Golrick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Golrick in 1965 was 67, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Golrick 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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