Golnik Family History

Golnik 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: Gornik, Golik, Hornik, Konik, Melnik, Golin, Kotnik, Goldie, Golia, Rolnick

731	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
106	Military Records
139	Immigration Records
158	Census and Voter Lists
499	Member Trees

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Where is the Golnik family from?

You can see how Golnik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Golnik family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Golnik families living in Illinois. This was about 29% of all the recorded Golnik's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Golnik families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Golnik 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 Golnik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, General laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Golnik.

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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.

General laborer

34%

Salesman

34%

Farmer

34%

What Golnik family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 158 census records available for the last name Golnik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Golnik census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 139 immigration records available for the last name Golnik. 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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Military Records

There are 106 military records available for the last name Golnik. For the veterans among your Golnik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Golnik lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Golnik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Golnik in 1965 was 56, and 89 in 2004.

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Golnik Surname Meaning

Where is the Golnik family from?

What did your Golnik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, General laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Golnik.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

General laborer

34%

Salesman

34%

Farmer

34%

What Golnik family records will you find?

What is the average Golnik lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Golnik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Golnik in 1965 was 56, and 89 in 2004.

Golnik Family History

Golnik Surname Meaning

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Golnik Surname Meaning

1,000 record(s) for Golnik

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Where is the Golnik family from?

What did your Golnik ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

What Golnik family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Golnik family history

What is the average Golnik lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Golnik family tree

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