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Golly Family History

Golly Surname Meaning

English (Cornwall): variant of Gulley. German: variant of Gohl or in the south of Goll.

Germanized or Americanized form of Sorbian Góły and Polish Goły: nickname for a bald man from Lower Sorbian góły Polish goły ‘bald’.

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


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You can see how Golly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Golly family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Golly families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 13 Golly families living in Ontario. This was about 54% of all the recorded Golly's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Golly families in 1911.
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What did your Golly ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Golly. 100% of Golly men worked as a Farmer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Golly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Golly 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 692 immigration records available for the last name Golly. 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 859 military records available for the last name Golly. For the veterans among your Golly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Golly lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Golly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Golly in 1962 was 71, and 85 in 2004.

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