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Golsh Family History

Golsh 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: Gold, Grosh, Golec, Goltz, Dolch, Gorse, Gole, Goll, Rosh, Gola

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Where is the Golsh family from?

You can see how Golsh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Golsh family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Golsh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Golsh family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Golsh's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Golsh families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Golsh 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 Golsh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, House Keeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Golsh. 100% of Golsh women worked as a House Keeper.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Keeper
    100%

What Golsh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 523 census records available for the last name Golsh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Golsh 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Golsh. 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 38 military records available for the last name Golsh. For the veterans among your Golsh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Golsh lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Golsh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Golsh in 1968 was 82, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Golsh 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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