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Golike Family History

Golike 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: Goike, Golik, Gole, Koike, Moline, Golin, Goldie, Golia, Golde, Like

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Where is the Golike family from?

You can see how Golike families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Golike family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Golike families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Golike family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Golike's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Golike families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Golike surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Golike ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Golike. 75% of Golike men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Golike women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    75%
  • Mechanic
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Golike family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 247 census records available for the last name Golike. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Golike 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Golike. 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 48 military records available for the last name Golike. For the veterans among your Golike ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Golike lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Golike life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Golike in 1961 was 66, and 74 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Golike 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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