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Golliver Family History

Golliver 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: Tolliver, Colliver, Gulliver, Dolliver, Golliher, Oliver, Hollier

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Where is the Golliver family from?

You can see how Golliver families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Golliver family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Golliver families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Golliver families living in London. This was about 32% of all the recorded Golliver's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Golliver families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Golliver 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 Golliver ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Golliver. 100% of Golliver women worked as an Unpaid 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 909 census records available for the last name Golliver. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Golliver 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Golliver. 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 104 military records available for the last name Golliver. For the veterans among your Golliver ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Golliver lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Golliver life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Golliver in 1963 was 77, and 97 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Golliver

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Golliver 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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