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Goleski Family History

Goleski 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: Poleski, Oleski, Moleski, Godleski, Zaleski, Wolski, Galecki, Gorski

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Where is the Goleski family from?

You can see how Goleski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goleski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Goleski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Goleski families living in New York. This was about 25% of all the recorded Goleski's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Goleski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goleski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Goleski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Goleski. 72% of Goleski 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
    72%
  • Inspector
    29%
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Census Records

There are 558 census records available for the last name Goleski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goleski 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Goleski. 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 79 military records available for the last name Goleski. For the veterans among your Goleski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goleski lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Goleski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Goleski in 1968 was 65, and 77 in 2002.

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