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Golob Family History

Golob Surname Meaning

Slovenian: from golob ‘pigeon dove’ hence a nickname for a mild-mannered or peace-loving person or possibly a metonymic occupational name for a dove handler or breeder.

Americanized form of Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic) Golomb ‘dove’.

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


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Where is the Golob family from?

You can see how Golob families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Golob family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Golob families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Golob families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Golob's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Golob families in 1891.
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What did your Golob ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Golob. 26% of Golob men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Golob women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Golob were Salesman and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    26%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Miner
    10%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    28%
  • Saleslady
    28%
  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    12%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Golob. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Golob 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 990 immigration records available for the last name Golob. 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 599 military records available for the last name Golob. For the veterans among your Golob ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Golob lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Golob life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Golob in 1957 was 53, and 53 in 2004.

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