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Golinger Family History

Golinger 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: Olinger, Solinger, Gollinger, Bolinger, Goldinger, Dolinger, Slinger

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Where is the Golinger family from?

You can see how Golinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Golinger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Golinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Golinger families living in Kentucky. This was about 89% of all the recorded Golinger's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Golinger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Golinger 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 429 census records available for the last name Golinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Golinger 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Golinger. 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 23 military records available for the last name Golinger. For the veterans among your Golinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Golinger lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Golinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Golinger in 1969 was 83, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Golinger 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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