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Golonka Family History

Golonka Surname Meaning

Polish: nickname from either golonka ‘hand of pork’ or golony ‘clean-shaven’.

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


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Where is the Golonka family from?

You can see how Golonka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Golonka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 15 Golonka families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 26% of all the recorded Golonka's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Golonka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Golonka 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 Golonka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Golonka. 44% of Golonka men worked as a Laborer and 37% of Golonka women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Golonka were Attendant and Stenographer.

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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
    44%
  • Machine Operator
    14%
  • New Worker
    14%
  • Attendant
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    37%
  • Clerk
    28%
  • Housework
    19%
  • Stenographer
    19%

What Golonka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 921 census records available for the last name Golonka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Golonka 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 435 immigration records available for the last name Golonka. 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 541 military records available for the last name Golonka. For the veterans among your Golonka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Golonka lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Golonka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Golonka in 1961 was 42, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Golonka 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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