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Golias Family History

Golias Surname Meaning

Czech and Slovak (Goliaš Goliáš); also Hungarian (Góliás): nickname for a very large man from the Biblical personal name Goliáš ‘Goliath’.

Greek: variant of Kollias.

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


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Where is the Golias family from?

You can see how Golias families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Golias family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Golias families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Golias families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Golias's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Golias families in 1911.
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What did your Golias ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Golias. 43% of Golias men worked as a Laborer and 40% of Golias women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Golias were Machinist and Press Operator.

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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
    43%
  • Shipping Clerk
    12%
  • Structural Engineer
    8%
  • Machinist
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    40%
  • Machine Operator
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Press Operator
    20%

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Census Records

There are 748 census records available for the last name Golias. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Golias 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 418 immigration records available for the last name Golias. 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 334 military records available for the last name Golias. For the veterans among your Golias ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Golias lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Golias life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Golias in 1960 was 56, and 60 in 2004.

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