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Golian Family History

Golian 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: Golin, Golia, Golias, Golan, Holian, Kocian, Gorman, Lian, Polman

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Where is the Golian family from?

You can see how Golian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Golian family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Golian families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Golian families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 88% of all the recorded Golian's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Golian families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Golian 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 Golian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Golian. 67% of Golian 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
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

What Golian family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 545 census records available for the last name Golian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Golian 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 172 immigration records available for the last name Golian. 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 136 military records available for the last name Golian. For the veterans among your Golian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Golian lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Golian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Golian in 1951 was 37, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Golian

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Golian 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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