Golvey Family History

Golvey 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: Goldey, Goley, Olvey, Gulley, Dolney, Galley, Golec, Folley, Goewey, Calvey

8	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
3	Military Records
6	Immigration Records
11	Census and Voter Lists

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Where is the Golvey family from?

You can see how Golvey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Golvey family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Golvey family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Golvey's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Golvey families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Golvey 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 Golvey family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 11 census records available for the last name Golvey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Golvey census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 6 immigration records available for the last name Golvey. 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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Military Records

There are 3 military records available for the last name Golvey. For the veterans among your Golvey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Golvey lifespan?

Average Golvey life expectancy in 1966 was 75 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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Golvey Surname Meaning

Where is the Golvey family from?

What Golvey family records will you find?

What is the average Golvey lifespan?

Average Golvey life expectancy in 1966 was 75 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

Golvey Family History

Golvey Surname Meaning

28 record(s) for Golvey

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Where is the Golvey family from?

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Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Golvey lifespan?

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Golvey Surname Meaning

28 record(s) for Golvey

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Where is the Golvey family from?

What Golvey family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Golvey family history

What is the average Golvey lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Golvey family tree

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