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Goliath Family History

Goliath 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: Golia, Golias, Kollath, Colbath, Polich, Horvath, Galati, Goltz

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Where is the Goliath family from?

You can see how Goliath families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goliath family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1911. The most Goliath families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1901 there was 1 Goliath family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Goliath's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Goliath families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goliath 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 Goliath ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Goliath family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Goliath. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goliath 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Goliath. 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 67 military records available for the last name Goliath. For the veterans among your Goliath ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goliath lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1980, in the United States, Goliath life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Goliath in 1969 was 46, and 69 in 1980.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Goliath

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goliath 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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