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Golsby Family History

Golsby Surname Meaning

see Goldsby.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Golsby family from?

You can see how Golsby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Golsby family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Golsby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 29 Golsby families living in Warwickshire. This was about 27% of all the recorded Golsby's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Golsby families in 1891.
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What did your Golsby 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 Golsby. 34% of Golsby men worked as a General Labourer and 93% of Golsby women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Golsby were Hotel Porter and Hosiery Mender.

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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%
  • Cabinet Maker
    34%
  • Hotel Porter
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    93%
  • Hosiery Mender
    8%

What Golsby family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Golsby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Golsby 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Golsby. 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 158 military records available for the last name Golsby. For the veterans among your Golsby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Golsby lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Golsby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Golsby in 1966 was 78, and 85 in 2004.

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