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Goldap Family History

Goldap 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: Golda, Gold, Goda, Golder, Gola, Golla, Goldie, Golia, Golde, Golden

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Where is the Goldap family from?

You can see how Goldap families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goldap family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Goldap families living in Kent. This was about 67% of all the recorded Goldap's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Goldap families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goldap surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Goldap. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goldap 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Goldap. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 11 military records available for the last name Goldap. For the veterans among your Goldap ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goldap lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goldap 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Goldap

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