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Golbus Family History

Golbus Name 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: Kolbus, Golub, Golba, Kobus, Golias, Bolus, Garbus, Forbus, Glaus

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Where is the Golbus family from?

You can see how Golbus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Golbus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Golbus families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Golbus's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Golbus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Golbus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Golbus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Lawyer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Golbus. 100% of Golbus men worked as a Lawyer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Lawyer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Golbus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Golbus 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Golbus. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 37 military records available for the last name Golbus. For the veterans among your Golbus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Golbus lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Golbus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Golbus in 1954 was 46, and 79 in 2003.

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