Golla Family History

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Golla Name Meaning

Eastern German: nickname from a Slavic word meaning ‘bald’. Compare Polish goly. Eastern German: habitational name from any of the places called Gollau, in Lower Saxony, East Prussia, and Bavaria. Indian (Andhra Pradesh): Hindu name meaning ‘herdsman’ in Telugu.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Gola, Golda, Molla, Doll, Colla, Goll, Soll, Palla, Golia, Gole

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Golla Family Origin

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Golla Family Occupations

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  • Farmer

    25%

  • Laborer

    17%

  • At Home

    8%

  • Blacksmith

    8%

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In 1880, Farmer, Laborer and At Home were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Golla. A less common occupation for the Golla family was Blacksmith. The most common Golla occupation in the USA was Farmer. 25% of Golla's were Farmers.

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Golla Historical Records

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Golla Life Expectancy

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United States

Between 1960 and 2004, Golla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Golla in 1960 was 52, and 80 in 2004.

Source: Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Golla

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