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Golton Family History

Golton Surname Meaning

from Goulton (in Whorlton NR Yorks). see Galton.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Golton family from?

You can see how Golton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Golton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Golton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 32 Golton families living in Yorkshire. This was about 52% of all the recorded Golton's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Golton families in 1891.
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What did your Golton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dairyman Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Golton. 34% of Golton men worked as a Dairyman Farmer and 88% of Golton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Golton were At School and Incapacitated.

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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

  • Dairyman Farmer
    34%
  • Joiner
    34%
  • At School
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Woman House Property Ma
    7%
  • Incapacitated
    7%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Golton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Golton 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 276 immigration records available for the last name Golton. 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 153 military records available for the last name Golton. For the veterans among your Golton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Golton lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Golton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Golton in 1975 was 88, and 90 in 2004.

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