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Golad Family History

Golad 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: Gold, Gola, Glad, Golab, Goad, Golay, Golan, Golod, Golas, Bold

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Where is the Golad family from?

You can see how Golad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Golad family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Golad families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Golad's in USA. New York had the highest population of Golad families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Golad surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Golad ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Golad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Golad 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Golad. 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 9 military records available for the last name Golad. For the veterans among your Golad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Golad lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Golad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Golad in 1965 was 70, and 78 in 2002.

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