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Golenia Family History

Golenia 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: Kolenda, Golia, Gonia, Molenda, Golonka, Olenik, Golini, Greenia

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Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Golenia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Golenia 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Golenia. 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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There are 62 military records available for the last name Golenia. For the veterans among your Golenia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Golenia lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Golenia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Golenia in 1967 was 77, and 90 in 2004.

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