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Golko Family History

Golko 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: Gold, Gallo, Golec, Valko, Volk, Goltz, Volkov, Gole, Goll, Gullo

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Where is the Golko family from?

You can see how Golko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Golko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Golko families living in Ohio. This was about 40% of all the recorded Golko's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Golko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Golko 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 Golko ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Logger
    100%

What Golko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 358 census records available for the last name Golko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Golko 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Golko. 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 54 military records available for the last name Golko. For the veterans among your Golko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Golko lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Golko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Golko in 1974 was 55, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Golko

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Golko 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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