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Golabek Family History

Golabek Surname Meaning

Polish and Jewish (from Poland) (Gołąbek): nickname from gołąbek ‘little dove’ a diminutive of gołąb ‘dove’ (see Golab).

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Golabek family from?

You can see how Golabek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Golabek family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Golabek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Golabek families living in Michigan. This was about 31% of all the recorded Golabek's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Golabek families in 1920.
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What did your Golabek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Golabek. 46% of Golabek men worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • New Worker
    46%
  • Laborer
    37%
  • Plater
    19%

What Golabek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 309 census records available for the last name Golabek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Golabek 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 Golabek. 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 92 military records available for the last name Golabek. For the veterans among your Golabek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Golabek lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Golabek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Golabek in 1962 was 55, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Golabek 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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