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Golseth Family History

Golseth 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: Gulseth, Helseth, Roseth, Borseth, Halseth, Forseth, Greseth

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Where is the Golseth family from?

You can see how Golseth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Golseth family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Golseth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Golseth families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Golseth's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Golseth families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Golseth 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 83 census records available for the last name Golseth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Golseth 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Golseth. 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 7 military records available for the last name Golseth. For the veterans among your Golseth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Golseth lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2003, in the United States, Golseth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Golseth in 1977 was 84, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Golseth 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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