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Golbin Family History

Golbin 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: Golin, Gobin, Gollin, Goldin, Albin, Galvin, Golding, Polin, Molin

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Where is the Golbin family from?

You can see how Golbin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Golbin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Golbin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Golbin families living in Quebec. This was about 67% of all the recorded Golbin's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Golbin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Golbin 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 Golbin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Golbin. 28% of Golbin men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Proprietor
    28%
  • Shipping Clerk
    19%

What Golbin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 217 census records available for the last name Golbin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Golbin 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 165 immigration records available for the last name Golbin. 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 38 military records available for the last name Golbin. For the veterans among your Golbin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Golbin lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Golbin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Golbin in 1965 was 54, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Golbin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Golbin 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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