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Golat Family History

Golat 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: Gola, Galat, Golab, Golay, Golan, Golas, Godat, Donat, Gold, Golec

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Where is the Golat family from?

You can see how Golat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Golat family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Golat families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Golat families living in Missouri. This was about 67% of all the recorded Golat's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Golat families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Golat 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 Golat ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Golat. 34% of Golat 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
    34%
  • Machine Hand
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Golat family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 235 census records available for the last name Golat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Golat 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Golat. 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 52 military records available for the last name Golat. For the veterans among your Golat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Golat lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Golat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Golat in 1961 was 51, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Golat

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Golat 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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