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Golich Family History

Golich Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Croatian Serbian and Bosniak Golić Slovenian Golič (see Golic).

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


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Where is the Golich family from?

You can see how Golich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Golich family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Golich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 6 Golich families living in Caithness. This was 100% of all the recorded Golich's in Scotland. Caithness had the highest population of Golich families in 1841.
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What did your Golich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Golich. 67% of Golich men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    67%
  • Chauffeur
    34%

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Census Records

There are 584 census records available for the last name Golich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Golich 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Golich. 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 199 military records available for the last name Golich. For the veterans among your Golich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Golich lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Golich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Golich in 1959 was 29, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Golich 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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