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Golner Family History

Golner 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: Golder, Goller, Goldner, Bolner, Volner, Wolner, Molner, Gilner

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Where is the Golner family from?

You can see how Golner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Golner family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Golner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Golner families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Golner's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Golner families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Golner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Golner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Knitter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Golner. 50% of Golner men worked as a Knitter.

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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

  • Knitter
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Golner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 329 census records available for the last name Golner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Golner 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Golner. 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 41 military records available for the last name Golner. For the veterans among your Golner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Golner lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Golner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Golner in 1962 was 67, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Golner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Golner 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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