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Golz Family History

Golz Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Goltz 1 and German (Gölz): see Goelz.

Germanized form of Sorbian Gólc (see Goltz).

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


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Where is the Golz family from?

You can see how Golz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Golz family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Golz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Golz family living in Isle of Man. This was about 50% of all the recorded Golz's in United Kingdom. Isle of Man and 1 other county had the highest population of Golz families in 1891.
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What did your Golz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Golz. 26% of Golz men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Golz women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Golz were Salesman and Secretary.

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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
    26%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Baker
    10%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    20%
  • Housewife
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Secretary
    16%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Golz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Golz 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Golz. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Golz. For the veterans among your Golz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Golz lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Golz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Golz in 1951 was 58, and 82 in 2004.

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