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Golisch Family History

Golisch 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: Polich, Bolich, Golick, Kolich, Gosch, Kalisch, Goblirsch, Polish

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Where is the Golisch family from?

You can see how Golisch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Golisch family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Golisch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Golisch families living in California. This was about 17% of all the recorded Golisch's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Golisch families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Golisch 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 Golisch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Golisch. 34% of Golisch men worked as a Miner and 60% of Golisch women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Golisch were Laborer and Elevator App.

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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

  • Miner
    34%
  • Accountant
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Elevator App
    40%

What Golisch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 479 census records available for the last name Golisch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Golisch 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 205 immigration records available for the last name Golisch. 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 263 military records available for the last name Golisch. For the veterans among your Golisch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Golisch lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Golisch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Golisch in 1963 was 66, and 100 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Golisch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Golisch 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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