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Golenski Family History

Golenski 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: Golinski, Olenski, Polanski, Poleski, Smolenski, Wolinski, Dolinski

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Where is the Golenski family from?

You can see how Golenski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Golenski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Golenski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Golenski family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Golenski's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Golenski families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Golenski 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 Golenski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Golenski. 50% of Golenski men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Mechanic
    25%
  • Labor
    25%

What Golenski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 308 census records available for the last name Golenski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Golenski 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Golenski. 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 58 military records available for the last name Golenski. For the veterans among your Golenski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Golenski lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Golenski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Golenski in 1958 was 61, and 62 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Golenski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Golenski 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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