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Golein Family History

Golein 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, Gollin, Goldin, Golen, Nolen, Golec, Glen, Klein, Lein, Galvin

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Where is the Golein family from?

You can see how Golein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Golein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Golein family living in California. This was about 25% of all the recorded Golein's in USA. California and 3 other states had the highest population of Golein families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Golein 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 41 census records available for the last name Golein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Golein 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Golein. 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 5 military records available for the last name Golein. For the veterans among your Golein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Golein lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Golein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Golein in 1973 was 73, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Golein 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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