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Golter Family History

Golter 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: Bolter, Holter, Kolter, Golder, Goller, Gonter, Colter, Molter

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Where is the Golter family from?

You can see how Golter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Golter family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Golter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Golter families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Golter's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Golter families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Golter 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 Golter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Golter. 58% of Golter men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    58%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farming
    22%

What Golter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 809 census records available for the last name Golter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Golter 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 209 immigration records available for the last name Golter. 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 175 military records available for the last name Golter. For the veterans among your Golter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Golter lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Golter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Golter in 1965 was 89, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Golter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Golter 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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