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Golombek Family History

Golombek Surname Meaning

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

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): artificial name from Polish gołąbek ‘little dove’. Compare 1 above and Golomb.

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


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Where is the Golombek family from?

You can see how Golombek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Golombek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Golombek families living in New York. This was about 31% of all the recorded Golombek's in USA. New York had the highest population of Golombek families in 1920.
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What did your Golombek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Spinner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Golombek. 67% of Golombek men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Golombek women worked as a Spinner.

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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
    67%
  • Shipping Clerk
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Spinner
    100%

What Golombek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 551 census records available for the last name Golombek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Golombek 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 579 immigration records available for the last name Golombek. 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 261 military records available for the last name Golombek. For the veterans among your Golombek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Golombek lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Golombek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Golombek in 1963 was 75, and 88 in 2004.

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