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Golvin Family History

Golvin Surname Meaning

variant of Goldwin.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Golvin family from?

You can see how Golvin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Golvin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Golvin families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Golvin family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Golvin's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Golvin families in 1891.
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What did your Golvin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Golvin. 100% of Golvin 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 346 census records available for the last name Golvin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Golvin 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Golvin. 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 51 military records available for the last name Golvin. For the veterans among your Golvin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Golvin lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Golvin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Golvin in 1967 was 75, and 92 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Golvin 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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