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Golfes Family History

Golfes 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: Rolfes, Giles, Toles, Golec, Goates, Holmes, Gole, Gorges, Golder

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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Golfes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Golfes 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Golfes. 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 10 military records available for the last name Golfes. For the veterans among your Golfes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Golfes lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Golfes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Golfes in 1965 was 80, and 69 in 2000.

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