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Golum Family History

Golum 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: Golub, Holum, Solum, Gorum, Allum, Gold, Holm, Lum, Golec, Plum

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Where is the Golum family from?

You can see how Golum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Golum family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Golum families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Golum families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Golum's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Golum families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Golum 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 86 census records available for the last name Golum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Golum 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Golum. 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 15 military records available for the last name Golum. For the veterans among your Golum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Golum lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Golum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Golum in 1965 was 50, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Golum 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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