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Golta Family History

Golta 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: Goltz, Gola, Golla, Golia, Golda, Golba, Folta, Nolta, Gotta, Gold

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Where is the Golta family from?

You can see how Golta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Golta family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Golta family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Golta's in USA. California had the highest population of Golta families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Golta surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Golta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Golta 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Golta. 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 14 military records available for the last name Golta. For the veterans among your Golta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Golta lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1978, in the United States, Golta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Golta in 1966 was 79, and 88 in 1978.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Golta 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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