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Golackson Family History

Golackson 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: Blackson, Gladson, Glasson, Aslakson, Jackson, Gullickson, Glackin

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Where is the Golackson family from?

You can see how Golackson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Golackson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Golackson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Golackson family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Golackson's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Golackson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Golackson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Golackson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Golackson. 45% of Golackson men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farm Laborer
    23%

What Golackson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 213 census records available for the last name Golackson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Golackson 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Golackson. 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 35 military records available for the last name Golackson. For the veterans among your Golackson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Golackson lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Golackson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Golackson in 1966 was 68, and 69 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Golackson 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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