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Golvay Family History

Golvay 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: Golay, Galvan, Gola, Govan, Golla, Galway, Golia, Golda, Golba

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Where is the Golvay family from?

You can see how Golvay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Golvay family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Golvay family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Golvay's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Golvay families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Golvay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Golvay 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Golvay. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Golvay. For the veterans among your Golvay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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