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Golby Family History

Golby Name Meaning

English: habitational name from Gaulby in Leicestershire.

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


Similar surnames: Colby, Godby, Golba, Golly, Golay, Kolby, Goldy, Goley, Dolby, Holby

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Where is the Golby family from?

You can see how Golby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Golby family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Golby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Golby family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Golby's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Golby families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Golby surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Golby ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Golby. 30% of Golby men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Miner
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%
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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Golby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Golby 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 807 immigration records available for the last name Golby. 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 760 military records available for the last name Golby. For the veterans among your Golby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Golby lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Golby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Golby in 1964 was 55, and 60 in 2004.

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