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Golts Family History

Golts 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, Gotts, Holts, Golas, Folts, Golis, Gold, Giles, Toles, Golec

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Where is the Golts family from?

You can see how Golts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Golts family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Golts families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Golts family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Golts's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Golts families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Golts 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 277 census records available for the last name Golts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Golts 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 Golts. 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 Golts. For the veterans among your Golts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Golts lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1998, in the United States, Golts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Golts in 1984 was 99, and 63 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Golts 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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