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Golus Family History

Golus 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, Bolus, Polus, Galus, Golas, Golis, Gold, Giles, Toles, Golec

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Where is the Golus family from?

You can see how Golus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Golus family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Golus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Golus families living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Golus's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Golus families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Golus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Golus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Golus. 45% of Golus men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Moulder
    23%

What Golus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 547 census records available for the last name Golus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Golus 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Golus. 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 118 military records available for the last name Golus. For the veterans among your Golus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Golus lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Golus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Golus in 1957 was 43, and 93 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Golus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Golus 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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