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Golofsky Family History

Golofsky 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: Borofsky, Polonsky, Osofsky, Polosky, Kolosky, Kozlovsky, Grodsky

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Where is the Golofsky family from?

You can see how Golofsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Golofsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Golofsky families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Golofsky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Golofsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Golofsky 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 Golofsky ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Peddler
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

What Golofsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Golofsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Golofsky 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Golofsky. 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 19 military records available for the last name Golofsky. For the veterans among your Golofsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Golofsky lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Golofsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Golofsky in 1973 was 85, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Golofsky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Golofsky 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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