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Goliak Family History

Goliak 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: Golia, Golick, Golias, Golik, Poliak, Dolak, Polak, Gola, Golla

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Where is the Goliak family from?

You can see how Goliak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goliak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Goliak family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Goliak's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Goliak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goliak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Goliak ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Chauffeur
    100%
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Goliak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goliak 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Goliak. 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 6 military records available for the last name Goliak. For the veterans among your Goliak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goliak lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2003, in the United States, Goliak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Goliak in 1987 was 72, and 82 in 2003.

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