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Golen Family History

Golen Name Meaning

Americanized form of French Gaulin . Polish (Goleń): unexplained.

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


Similar surnames: Osen, Gomez, Gorden, Goben, Goley, Gole, Goyen, Olen, Rolen, Golon

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Where is the Golen family from?

You can see how Golen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Golen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Golen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Golen family living in Vermont. This was 100% of all the recorded Golen's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Golen families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Golen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Golen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Golen. 33% of Golen men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Golen women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Golen were Farm Hand and Housework. .

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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
    33%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Weaver
    11%
  • Farm Hand
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    28%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Housework
    17%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Golen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Golen 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 698 immigration records available for the last name Golen. 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 427 military records available for the last name Golen. For the veterans among your Golen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Golen lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Golen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Golen in 1957 was 50, and 85 in 2004.

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