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Golumb Family History

Golumb 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, Golomb, Holub, Golob, Holum, Solum, Colomb, Glomb, Golab

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Where is the Golumb family from?

You can see how Golumb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Golumb family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Golumb family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Golumb's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Golumb families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Golumb 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 Golumb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Golumb 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Golumb. 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 53 military records available for the last name Golumb. For the veterans among your Golumb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Golumb lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Golumb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Golumb in 1965 was 70, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Golumb 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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