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Golten Family History

Golten 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: Holten, Bolten, Golden, Colten, Golen, Nolen, Olsen, Holton, Colton

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Where is the Golten family from?

You can see how Golten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Golten family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Golten families living in Illinois. This was about 86% of all the recorded Golten's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Golten families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Golten 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 106 census records available for the last name Golten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Golten 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 148 immigration records available for the last name Golten. 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 8 military records available for the last name Golten. For the veterans among your Golten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Golten lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1989, in the United States, Golten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Golten in 1969 was 72, and 81 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Golten 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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