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Goly Family History

Goly 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: Gold, Goy, Gole, Goll, Gola, Holy, Gory, Golz, Golly, Golay

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Where is the Goly family from?

You can see how Goly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goly family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Goly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Goly families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Goly's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Goly families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 425 census records available for the last name Goly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goly 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Goly. 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 156 military records available for the last name Goly. For the veterans among your Goly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goly lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Goly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Goly in 1976 was 69, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goly 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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