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Golbey Family History

Golbey Surname Meaning

see Golby.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Golbey family from?

You can see how Golbey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Golbey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Golbey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Golbey family living in Buckinghamshire. This was about 14% of all the recorded Golbey's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Golbey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Golbey 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 Golbey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Golbey. 100% of Golbey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Golbey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 318 census records available for the last name Golbey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Golbey 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Golbey. 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 58 military records available for the last name Golbey. For the veterans among your Golbey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Golbey lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1997, in the United States, Golbey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Golbey in 1968 was 69, and 70 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Golbey 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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