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Golwig Family History

Golwig 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: Golding, Golin, Goldie, Golia, Helwig, Gowing, Gerwig, Gillig, Gollin

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Where is the Golwig family from?

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

There are 10 census records available for the last name Golwig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Golwig 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 Golwig. 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 21 military records available for the last name Golwig. For the veterans among your Golwig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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