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Gollob Family History

Gollob 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: Golob, Gollon, Gollub, Gallo, Molloy, Goll, Bollom, Gullo, Mollo

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Where is the Gollob family from?

You can see how Gollob families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gollob family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Gollob families living in Michigan. This was about 21% of all the recorded Gollob's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Gollob families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gollob 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 Gollob ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gollob. 50% of Gollob men worked as a Proprietor.

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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

  • Proprietor
    50%
  • Miner
    50%

What Gollob family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 376 census records available for the last name Gollob. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gollob 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 227 immigration records available for the last name Gollob. 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 327 military records available for the last name Gollob. For the veterans among your Gollob ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gollob lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Gollob life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Gollob in 1966 was 74, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gollob

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gollob 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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