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Golon Family History

Golon Surname Meaning

Polish: nickname from golony ‘shaven’.

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


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Where is the Golon family from?

You can see how Golon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Golon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Golon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Golon families living in Ontario. This was about 89% of all the recorded Golon's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Golon families in 1911.
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What did your Golon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Golon. 38% of Golon men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Golon women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Golon were Mechanic and Teacher.

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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
    38%
  • Gardener
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Mechanic
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    22%
  • Housework
    22%
  • New Worker
    15%
  • Teacher
    15%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Golon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Golon 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 681 immigration records available for the last name Golon. 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 386 military records available for the last name Golon. For the veterans among your Golon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Golon lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Golon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Golon in 1952 was 39, and 69 in 2004.

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