Golec Family History

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Golec Name Meaning

Polish: nickname from Polish golec (a noun derivative of the adjective goly ‘naked’) in various possible senses. The basic meaning is ‘naked man’ or ‘hairless man’. It could therefore be a nickname for someone penniless, totally destitute, a naked wretch, which is one of the meanings of the vocabulary word. Equally, it could be a nickname for a bald or clean-shaven man. Slovenian: nickname from the adjective gol ‘hairless’ (probably in the old sense ‘beardless youngster’).

Similar surnames: Gole, Holec, Molek, Sole, Goulet, Coley, Hole, Oles, Glew, Kolek

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You can see how Golec families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Golec family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 11 Golec families living in Illinois. This was about 27% of all the recorded Golec's in the USA. Illinois had the highest population of Golec families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Golec surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Golec Historical Records

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Census Record
There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Golec. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Golec census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.
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Passenger List
There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Golec. 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 Card
There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Golec. For the veterans among your Golec ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.
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Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Golec. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Golec census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search 1940's US census records for Golec

Passenger List

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Golec. 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.

View all Golec immigration records

Draft Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Golec. For the veterans among your Golec ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Golec military records

Golec Life Expectancy

What is the average Golec lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Golec life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Golec in 1962 was 59, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Golec