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Golb Family History

Golb 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, Kolb, Gole, Goll, Gola, Golub, Golob, Golba, Golz, Golab

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Where is the Golb family from?

You can see how Golb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Golb family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Golb families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Golb families living in Ontario. This was about 58% of all the recorded Golb's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Golb families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Golb 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 275 census records available for the last name Golb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Golb 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Golb. 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 149 military records available for the last name Golb. For the veterans among your Golb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Golb lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Golb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Golb in 1967 was 69, and 95 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Golb 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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