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Golenda Family History

Golenda 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: Kolenda, Molenda, Golda, Komenda, Gavenda, Golonka, Grenda, Gonda

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Where is the Golenda family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Golenda 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 Golenda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Hand was the top reported job for people in the USA named Golenda. 100% of Golenda men worked as a Farm Hand.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Hand
    100%

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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Golenda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Golenda 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Golenda. 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 19 military records available for the last name Golenda. For the veterans among your Golenda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Golenda lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1997, in the United States, Golenda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Golenda in 1975 was 60, and 78 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Golenda 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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