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Golovich Family History

Golovich 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: Galovich, Goldrich, Milovich, Popovich, Polich, Lovick, Slavich

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Where is the Golovich family from?

You can see how Golovich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Golovich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Golovich family living in Wisconsin. This was about 50% of all the recorded Golovich's in USA. Wisconsin and 1 other state had the highest population of Golovich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Golovich 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 111 census records available for the last name Golovich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Golovich 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Golovich. 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 43 military records available for the last name Golovich. For the veterans among your Golovich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Golovich lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Golovich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Golovich in 1968 was 47, and 77 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Golovich 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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