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Golaway Family History

Golaway 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: Holaway, Galway, Soloway, Gasaway, Allaway, Golladay, Holway, Golay

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Where is the Golaway family from?

You can see how Golaway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Golaway family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Golaway families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Golaway families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Golaway's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Golaway families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Golaway surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Golaway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Golaway 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Golaway. 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 40 military records available for the last name Golaway. For the veterans among your Golaway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Golaway lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1993, in the United States, Golaway life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Golaway in 1966 was 73, and 80 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Golaway 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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