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Golia Family History

Golia Surname Meaning

Italian: nickname for a very large man from the Biblical personal name Golia ‘Goliath’ or from the personal name Golia ‘Goliath’.

Americanized form of Slovenian Golja: topographic name derived from gol ‘bare treeless’.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Golia family from?

You can see how Golia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Golia family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Golia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Golia families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Golia's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Golia families in 1891.
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What did your Golia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Golia. 57% of Golia men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Golia women worked as a Maid.

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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
    57%
  • Butcher
    9%
  • Painter
    9%
  • Farmer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Golia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Golia 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 650 immigration records available for the last name Golia. 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 329 military records available for the last name Golia. For the veterans among your Golia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Golia lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Golia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Golia in 1959 was 40, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Golia 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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