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Golladay Family History

Golladay Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of French Gallaudet. Compare Golliday.

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


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Where is the Golladay family from?

You can see how Golladay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Golladay family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Golladay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Golladay families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Golladay's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Golladay families in 1891.
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What did your Golladay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Golladay. 30% of Golladay men worked as a Farmer and 21% of Golladay women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Golladay were Truck Driver and Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farming
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    21%
  • Housekeeper
    21%
  • Clerk
    18%
  • Stenographer
    14%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Golladay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Golladay 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Golladay. 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 968 military records available for the last name Golladay. For the veterans among your Golladay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Golladay lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Golladay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Golladay in 1949 was 57, and 68 in 2004.

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