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Golatka Family History

Golatka 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: Dolata, Latka, Galaska, Golonka, Laska, Galati, Goates, Goltz, Dolak

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Where is the Golatka family from?

You can see how Golatka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Golatka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Golatka families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Golatka's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Golatka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Golatka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Golatka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Golatka. 100% of Golatka men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Golatka women 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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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What Golatka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 201 census records available for the last name Golatka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Golatka 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Golatka. 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 76 military records available for the last name Golatka. For the veterans among your Golatka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Golatka lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Golatka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Golatka in 1962 was 55, and 99 in 2002.

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