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Golledge Family History

Golledge Surname Meaning

Probably a variant of Colledge (from Colwich Staffs) as indicated by the co-occurrence of John College 1561, William Colledge 1576, and William Golledge 1578 in IGI (Trowbridge Wilts); Edwarde Golledge 1594 and Stephen Colledge 1600 in IGI (Ware Herts).

Compare Richard Colewich 1327 in Subsidy Rolls (Little Badminton Gloucs), which suggests that the surname could have migrated to Wilts and Somerset from Gloucs.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Golledge family from?

You can see how Golledge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Golledge family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Golledge families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 120 Golledge families living in Somerset. This was about 31% of all the recorded Golledge's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Golledge families in 1891.
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What did your Golledge ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dairy Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Golledge. 20% of Golledge men worked as a Dairy Farmer and 79% of Golledge women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Golledge were French Polisher and Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Dairy Farmer
    20%
  • Assisting Father
    16%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • French Polisher
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Private Means
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Domestic Duties
    2%

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There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Golledge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Golledge 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 510 immigration records available for the last name Golledge. 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 523 military records available for the last name Golledge. For the veterans among your Golledge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Golledge lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1998, in the United States, Golledge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Golledge in 1965 was 74, and 82 in 1998.

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