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Golzer Family History

Golzer 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: Golder, Goller, Polzer, Goelzer, Holzer, Geller, Galler, Holder

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Where is the Golzer family from?

You can see how Golzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Golzer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Golzer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Golzer families living in Wisconsin. This was about 87% of all the recorded Golzer's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Golzer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Golzer 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 Golzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cook was the top reported job for people in the USA named Golzer. 100% of Golzer men worked as a Cook.

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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

  • Cook
    100%

What Golzer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Golzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Golzer 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Golzer. 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 171 military records available for the last name Golzer. For the veterans among your Golzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Golzer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Golzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Golzer in 1964 was 72, and 61 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Golzer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Golzer 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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