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Golina Family History

Golina 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: Godina, Golin, Golia, Golino, Molina, Golini, Colina, Oliva, Kalina

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Where is the Golina family from?

You can see how Golina families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Golina family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Golina families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Golina family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Golina's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Golina families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Golina surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Golina ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 160 census records available for the last name Golina. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Golina 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 Golina. 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 Golina. For the veterans among your Golina ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Golina lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1999, in the United States, Golina life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Golina in 1981 was 92, and 39 in 1999.

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