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Golfer Family History

Golfer 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: Golder, Wolfer, Goller, Colfer, Geller, Galler, Holder, Toller, Gower

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Where is the Golfer family from?

You can see how Golfer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Golfer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Golfer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Golfer family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Golfer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Golfer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Golfer 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 187 census records available for the last name Golfer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Golfer 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Golfer. 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 18 military records available for the last name Golfer. For the veterans among your Golfer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Golfer lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Golfer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Golfer in 1965 was 74, and 62 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Golfer 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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