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Golemba Family History

Golemba 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: Goleman, Gleba, Golba, Poremba, Golomb, Kalemba, Golemon, Coleman

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Where is the Golemba family from?

You can see how Golemba families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Golemba family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Golemba family living in Connecticut. This was about 17% of all the recorded Golemba's in USA. Connecticut and 5 other states had the highest population of Golemba families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Golemba surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Golemba ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Golemba ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 255 census records available for the last name Golemba. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Golemba 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Golemba. 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 29 military records available for the last name Golemba. For the veterans among your Golemba ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Golemba lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Golemba life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Golemba in 1961 was 57, and 78 in 2004.

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