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Golmon Family History

Golmon 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: Gollon, Golemon, Golon, Golson, Gordon, Holton, Salmon, Solomon

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Where is the Golmon family from?

You can see how Golmon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Golmon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Golmon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Golmon families living in Tennessee. This was about 42% of all the recorded Golmon's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Golmon families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Golmon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Golmon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Golmon. 25% of Golmon men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Golmon women worked as a Maid. .

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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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farm Laborer
    19%
  • Operator
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 820 census records available for the last name Golmon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Golmon 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Golmon. 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 186 military records available for the last name Golmon. For the veterans among your Golmon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Golmon lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Golmon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Golmon in 1965 was 73, and 91 in 2004.

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