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Golonski Family History

Golonski 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: Golinski, Polanski, Wolinski, Dolinski, Solinski, Galinski, Plonski

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Where is the Golonski family from?

You can see how Golonski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Golonski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Golonski families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Golonski's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Golonski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Golonski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Golonski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 148 census records available for the last name Golonski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Golonski 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Golonski. 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 16 military records available for the last name Golonski. For the veterans among your Golonski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Golonski lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Golonski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Golonski in 1966 was 72, and 70 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Golonski 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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