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Golab Family History

Golab Surname Meaning

Polish (Gołąb): nickname for a mild-mannered or peace-loving man from Polish gołąb ‘dove’. Compare Golomb.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Golab family from?

You can see how Golab families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Golab family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Golab families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Golab families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 18% of all the recorded Golab's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Golab families in 1920.
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What did your Golab ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Golab. 42% of Golab men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Golab women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Golab were Tailor and Labor.

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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
    42%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Machinist
    10%
  • Tailor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    43%
  • Inspector
    29%
  • Labor
    29%

What Golab family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Golab. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Golab 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 658 immigration records available for the last name Golab. 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 443 military records available for the last name Golab. For the veterans among your Golab ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Golab lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Golab life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Golab in 1962 was 76, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Golab 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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