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Golomb Family History

Golomb Surname Meaning

Polish: variant of Gołąb ‘dove’ (see Golab). This form of the surname is more common in Germany than in Poland.

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): artificial name from Polish gołąb ‘dove’.

Compare 1 above and Golob.

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


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Where is the Golomb family from?

You can see how Golomb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Golomb family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Golomb families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Golomb families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Golomb's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Golomb families in 1911.
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What did your Golomb ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Golomb. 21% of Golomb men worked as a Salesman and 20% of Golomb women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Golomb were Manager and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Salesman
    21%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Proprietor
    8%
  • Manager
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    20%
  • Saleslady
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    10%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Golomb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Golomb 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Golomb. 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 481 military records available for the last name Golomb. For the veterans among your Golomb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Golomb lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Golomb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Golomb in 1953 was 43, and 80 in 2004.

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