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Golkin Family History

Golkin 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: Golin, Galkin, Godkin, Gollin, Goldin, Gookin, Galvin, Golding, Polin

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Where is the Golkin family from?

You can see how Golkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Golkin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Golkin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Golkin families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Golkin's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Golkin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Golkin 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 Golkin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Golkin. 100% of Golkin men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Golkin women worked as a Secretary.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Golkin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 228 census records available for the last name Golkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Golkin 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Golkin. 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 22 military records available for the last name Golkin. For the veterans among your Golkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Golkin lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Golkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Golkin in 1966 was 77, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Golkin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Golkin 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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