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Golphenee Family History

Golphenee 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: Golphin, Halphen, Dolence, Dolphin, Golden, Goldner, Goshen, Goehner

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Where is the Golphenee family from?

You can see how Golphenee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Golphenee family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Golphenee families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Golphenee families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Golphenee's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Golphenee families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Golphenee 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 Golphenee ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Golphenee. 100% of Golphenee men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Golphenee family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 136 census records available for the last name Golphenee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Golphenee 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Golphenee. 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 32 military records available for the last name Golphenee. For the veterans among your Golphenee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Golphenee lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Golphenee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Golphenee in 1970 was 80, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Golphenee

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Golphenee 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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