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Golla Family History

Golla Surname Meaning

Germanized or Americanized form of Sorbian Góla and Polish Gola. East German: habitational name from any of the places called Gollau in Lower Saxony, East Prussia, and Bavaria.

Indian (Andhra Pradesh): name meaning ‘herdsman’ in Telugu.

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


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Where is the Golla family from?

You can see how Golla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Golla family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Golla families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Golla families living in Wisconsin. This was about 23% of all the recorded Golla's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Golla families in 1880.
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What did your Golla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Golla. 36% of Golla men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Golla women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Golla were Foreman and Nurse.

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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
    36%
  • Farmer
    26%
  • Clerk
    6%
  • Foreman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    18%
  • Housekeeper
    18%
  • Teacher
    15%
  • Nurse
    8%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Golla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Golla 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 670 immigration records available for the last name Golla. 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 832 military records available for the last name Golla. For the veterans among your Golla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Golla lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Golla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Golla in 1960 was 52, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Golla 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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