This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Golston family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Golston Family History

Golston Surname Meaning

English (London): variant of Goldston.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Golston family from?

You can see how Golston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Golston family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Golston families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Golston families living in London. This was about 38% of all the recorded Golston's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Golston families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Golston surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Golston ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Golston. 100% of Golston women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

View Census Data for Golston | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Golston family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Golston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Golston census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Golston

Passenger Lists

There are 186 immigration records available for the last name Golston. 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.

View all Golston immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 548 military records available for the last name Golston. For the veterans among your Golston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Golston military records

You've only scratched the surface of Golston family history

Discover More

What is the average Golston lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Golston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Golston in 1953 was 23, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Golston

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Golston 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Golston family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial