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Where is the Golay family from?
You can see how Golay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Golay family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Golay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Golay families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Golay's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Golay families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Golay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Golay. 78% of Golay women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .
Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Golay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Golay in 1956 was 56, and 85 in 2004.