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Golette Family History

Golette 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: Godette, Goette, Colette, Goyette, Goulette, Molette, Nolette

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Where is the Golette family from?

You can see how Golette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Golette family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Golette families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Golette family living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Golette's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Golette families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Golette 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 228 census records available for the last name Golette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Golette 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 Golette. 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 16 military records available for the last name Golette. For the veterans among your Golette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Golette lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1992, in the United States, Golette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Golette in 1963 was 74, and 87 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Golette 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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