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Golski Family History

Golski 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: Wolski, Gorski, Molski, Polski, Koski, Poleski, Borski, Wolsky

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Where is the Golski family from?

You can see how Golski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Golski family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Golski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Golski family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Golski's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Golski families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Golski 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 Golski ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

What Golski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 272 census records available for the last name Golski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Golski 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Golski. 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 34 military records available for the last name Golski. For the veterans among your Golski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Golski lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1994, in the United States, Golski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Golski in 1962 was 75, and 31 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Golski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Golski 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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