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Golsner Family History

Golsner 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: Goldner, Golder, Gosney, Rosner, Elsner, Rossner, Goller, Polster

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Where is the Golsner family from?

You can see how Golsner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Golsner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Golsner families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Golsner families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Golsner's in USA. New York had the highest population of Golsner families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 144 census records available for the last name Golsner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Golsner 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Golsner. 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 55 military records available for the last name Golsner. For the veterans among your Golsner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Golsner lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Golsner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Golsner in 1963 was 69, and 98 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Golsner 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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