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Golse Family History

Golse 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: Gorse, Gole, Gosse, Golde, Gose, Folse, Gouse, Gale, Halse, Rose

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Where is the Golse family from?

You can see how Golse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Golse family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Golse families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Golse family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Golse's in USA. New York had the highest population of Golse families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Golse surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Golse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Golse 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Golse. 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 15 military records available for the last name Golse. For the veterans among your Golse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Golse lifespan?

Between 1947 and 1996, in the United States, Golse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Golse in 1947 was 54, and 31 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Golse 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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