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Golson Family History

Golson Surname Meaning

English: patronymic from the Middle English masculine personal name Golda or feminine Golde (see Gold).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Golson family from?

You can see how Golson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Golson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Golson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 33 Golson families living in London. This was about 34% of all the recorded Golson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Golson families in 1891.
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What did your Golson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Farm Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Golson. 100% of Golson men worked as a General Farm Worker and 88% of Golson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Farm Worker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    13%

What Golson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Golson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Golson 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Golson. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Golson. For the veterans among your Golson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Golson lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Golson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Golson in 1950 was 44, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Golson 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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