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Golys Family History

Golys 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: Golas, Golis, Gold, Giles, Toles, Golec, Goy, Solis, Goltz, Gole

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Where is the Golys family from?

You can see how Golys families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Golys family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Golys family living in Arkansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Golys's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Golys families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Golys surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Golys. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Golys 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Golys. 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 19 military records available for the last name Golys. For the veterans among your Golys ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Golys lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1995, in the United States, Golys life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Golys in 1962 was 77, and 85 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Golys 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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