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Golas Family History

Golas Surname Meaning

Polish: nickname from golas ‘naked man’.

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


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Where is the Golas family from?

You can see how Golas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Golas family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Golas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Golas families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 40% of all the recorded Golas's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Golas families in 1911.
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What did your Golas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Golas. 25% of Golas men worked as a Laborer and 13% of Golas women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Golas were New Worker and Stitcher.

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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
    25%
  • Machinist
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • New Worker
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    13%
  • Inspector
    13%
  • Housewife
    13%
  • Stitcher
    13%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Golas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Golas 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 545 immigration records available for the last name Golas. 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 673 military records available for the last name Golas. For the veterans among your Golas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Golas lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Golas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Golas in 1961 was 55, and 63 in 2004.

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