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Golomb Name Meaning

Polish: variant of Gołąb ‘dove’ (see Golab ). This form of the surname is more common in Germany than in Poland. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): artificial name from Polish gołąb ‘dove’. Compare 1 above and Golob

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


Similar surnames: Golombek, Golob, Glomb, Golub, Golab, Colomb, Coloma, Colombo

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Where is the Golomb family from?

You can see how Golomb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Golomb family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Golomb families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 18 Golomb families living in New York. This was about 29% of all the recorded Golomb's in USA. New York had the highest population of Golomb families in 1920.
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What did your Golomb ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Golomb. 100% of Golomb women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Golomb. 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 481 military records available for the last name Golomb. For the veterans among your Golomb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Golomb lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Golomb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Golomb in 1953 was 43, and 80 in 2004.

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