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Golay Family History & Genealogy

273 biographies and photos with the Golay last name. Discover the family history, nationality, origin and common names of Golay family members.
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Golay Last Name History & Origin

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History

Motto: Tant que je puis
Motto Translation: As much as I can.

Name Origin

The proud Norman name of Golay was developed in England soon after Norman Conquest of England in 1066. It was name for a happy and lively person.

Spellings & Pronunciations

Spelling variations in names were a common occurrence in the eras before English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago. In the Middle Ages, even the literate regularly changed the spellings of their names as the English language incorporated elements of French, Latin, and other European languages. Many variations of the name Golay have been found, including Jolliffe, Jolli, Jolliff and others.

Nationality & Ethnicity

First found in Staffordshire where they were an ancient family granted lands by William the Conqueror, and "allied to some of the chief nobles of the Kingdom." A northern branch enjoyed power and affluence in Europe before the Norman Conquest, and were originally known as Jolli. This spelling changed with the years to Jollye, to Jolliff, and finally to Jolliffe.

Famous People named Golay

Jeanne Golay. Bicycle racing champion from Coral Gables Florida

Early Golays

These are the earliest records we have of the Golay family.

Minnie Golay Dec 10, 1872 - May 1973 Arlington, Virginia
Minnie Golay of Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia was born on December 10, 1872, and died at age 100 years old in May 1973.
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Edith Golay May 14, 1880 - May 1985 Joshua Tree, California
Edith Golay of Joshua Tree, San Bernardino County, California was born on May 14, 1880, and died at age 105 years old in May 1985.
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George Golay May 18, 1882 - May 1972 Saint Joseph, Missouri
George Golay of Saint Joseph, Buchanan County, Missouri was born on May 18, 1882, and died at age 90 years old in May 1972.
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Roy Golay Nov 11, 1885 - Sep 1979 Coon Rapids, Iowa
Roy Golay of Coon Rapids, Carroll County, Iowa was born on November 11, 1885, and died at age 93 years old in September 1979.
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Bessie Golay Dec 3, 1885 - Feb 1980 El Cajon, California
Bessie Golay of El Cajon, San Diego County, California was born on December 3, 1885, and died at age 94 years old in February 1980.
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Lena A Golay Jan 22, 1886 - Oct 18, 1990
Lena A Golay was born on January 22, 1886, and died at age 104 years old on October 18, 1990.
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Earl Golay Dec 19, 1886 - Oct 1969 Saint Petersburg, Florida
Earl Golay of Saint Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida was born on December 19, 1886, and died at age 82 years old in October 1969.
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Philip Golay May 28, 1886 - Nov 1974 Indianapolis, Indiana
Philip Golay of Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana was born on May 28, 1886, and died at age 88 years old in November 1974.
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Russell Golay May 15, 1887 - Mar 1973 Blue Earth, Minnesota
Russell Golay of Blue Earth, Faribault County, Minnesota was born on May 15, 1887, and died at age 85 years old in March 1973.
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Nellie Golay Mar 19, 1887 - Mar 1964 Indiana
Nellie Golay of Indiana was born on March 19, 1887, and died at age 77 years old in March 1964.
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Leon Golay Sep 2, 1887 - Mar 1967
Leon Golay was born on September 2, 1887, and died at age 79 years old in March 1967.
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Gertie Golay Jul 29, 1888 - Aug 1965 Ohio
Gertie Golay of Ohio was born on July 29, 1888, and died at age 77 years old in August 1965.
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Robert v Golay Mar 28, 1924 - Apr 29, 2010 Twin Falls, Idaho
Robert Vernon Golay of Twin Falls, Twin Falls County, Idaho was born on March 28, 1924, and died at age 86 years old on April 29, 2010.
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Charles E Golay Mar 10, 1924 - May 16, 2001 Indianapolis, Indiana
Charles E Golay of Indianapolis, Marion County, IN was born on March 10, 1924, and died at age 77 years old on May 16, 2001.
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Larry J. Golay Jan 7, 1953 - Apr 7, 2010 Houston, Texas
Larry Joe Golay of Houston, Harris County, Texas was born on January 7, 1953, and died at age 57 years old on April 7, 2010.
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Duane M Golay Mar 5, 1923 - Oct 24, 2009 Langley, Washington
Duane M Golay of Langley, Island County, WA was born on March 5, 1923, and died at age 86 years old on October 24, 2009.
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David H Golay Nov 18, 1912 - Aug 6, 1995 Villisca, Iowa
David H Golay of Villisca, Montgomery County, IA was born on November 18, 1912, and died at age 82 years old on August 6, 1995.
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Arthur L Jr Golay Nov 20, 1917 - Jul 1981 Ponca City, Oklahoma
Arthur L Jr Golay of Ponca City, Kay County, Oklahoma was born on November 20, 1917, and died at age 63 years old in July 1981.
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Paul L Golay Jul 15, 1926 - Apr 18, 2000 Des Moines, Iowa
Paul L Golay of Des Moines, Polk County, IA was born on July 15, 1926, and died at age 73 years old on April 18, 2000.
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Dwight J Golay Jan 16, 1920 - Dec 1986 San Bernardino, California
Dwight J Golay of San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, California was born on January 16, 1920, and died at age 66 years old in December 1986.
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Robert Golay Feb 23, 1928 - Feb 9, 2008 Detroit, Michigan
Robert Golay of Detroit, Wayne County, MI was born on February 23, 1928, and died at age 79 years old on February 9, 2008. Robert Golay was buried at Great Lakes National Cemetery Section 1 Site 837 4200 Belford Road, in Holly.
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William Gabriel Golay Apr 13, 1923 - Aug 16, 2011 Pensacola, Florida
William Gabriel Golay of Pensacola, Escambia County, FL was born on April 13, 1923, and died at age 88 years old on August 16, 2011. William Golay was buried at Barrancas National Cemetery Section 54 Site 1401 Naval Air Station, 1 Cemetery Road, in Pensacola.
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Jennifer M. (Hoehn) Golay born c. 1976 Texas
Jennifer M Golay of TX was born circa 1976. Jennifer Golay was married to Larry J. Golay on August 7, 1997 in Harris County, TX. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Jennifer M. (Hoehn) Golay.
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Rebecca A. (Allen) Golay born c. 1979 Texas
Rebecca A Golay of TX was born circa 1979. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Rebecca A. (Allen) Golay.
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Charles R. Golay born c. 1973 Cooke County, Texas
Charles R Golay of Cooke County, TX was born circa 1973. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Charles R. Golay.
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Jo A. (Chisholm) Golay born c. 1957 Texas
Jo A Golay of TX was born circa 1957. Jo Golay was married to William H. Golay on November 19, 1988 in Wise County, TX. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Jo A. (Chisholm) Golay.
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William H. Golay born c. 1951 Wise County, Texas
William H Golay of Wise County, TX was born circa 1951. William Golay was married to Jo A. (Chisholm) Golay on November 19, 1988 in Wise County, TX. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember William H. Golay.
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Himal Golay born c. 1984 Smith County, Texas
Himal Golay of Smith County, TX was born circa 1984. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Himal Golay.
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Bishal Golay born c. 1982 Smith County, Texas
Bishal Golay of Smith County, TX was born circa 1982. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Bishal Golay.
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Maricela (Duran) Golay born c. 1980 Smith County, Texas
Maricela Golay of Smith County, TX was born circa 1980. Maricela Golay was married to Bishal Golay on February 16, 2007 in Smith County, TX and they separated on June 24, 2010. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Maricela (Duran) Golay.
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Roxana (Espinosa) Golay born c. 1986 Texas
Roxana Golay of TX was born circa 1986. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Roxana (Espinosa) Golay.
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Shane M. Golay born c. 1976 Bell County, Texas
Shane M Golay of Bell County, TX was born circa 1976. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Shane M. Golay.
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Popular Golay Biographies

Bertha M Golay Aug 30, 1899 - Apr 15, 1968 Pensacola, Florida
Bertha M Golay of Pensacola, Escambia County, FL was born on August 30, 1899, and died at age 68 years old on April 15, 1968.
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Marjorie M Golay Jan 3, 1913 - Aug 5, 2005 Cambridge City, Indiana
Marjorie M Golay of Cambridge City, Wayne County, IN was born on January 3, 1913, and died at age 92 years old on August 5, 2005.
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Clair Golay Jun 14, 1906 - Apr 1971 Indianapolis, Indiana
Clair Golay of Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana was born on June 14, 1906, and died at age 64 years old in April 1971.
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Mary A Golay Dec 5, 1924 - Dec 16, 2006 Ponca City, Oklahoma
Mary A Golay of Ponca City, Kay County, OK was born on December 5, 1924, and died at age 82 years old on December 16, 2006.
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Maurice W Golay Jul 15, 1919 - Feb 26, 1995 Indianapolis, Indiana
Maurice W Golay of Indianapolis, Marion County, IN was born on July 15, 1919, and died at age 75 years old on February 26, 1995.
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Olie Golay May 15, 1906 - Jul 1975 Ponca City, Oklahoma
Olie Golay of Ponca City, Kay County, Oklahoma was born on May 15, 1906, and died at age 69 years old in July 1975.
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David E Golay Dec 3, 1921 - Aug 14, 2005 Richmond, California
David E Golay of Richmond, Contra Costa County, CA was born on December 3, 1921, and died at age 83 years old on August 14, 2005.
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Mary S Golay Jun 6, 1916 - Apr 9, 1995 Indianapolis, Indiana
Mary S Golay of Indianapolis, Marion County, IN was born on June 6, 1916, and died at age 78 years old on April 9, 1995.
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Clinton Golay Sep 7, 1889 - Mar 1969 Anabel, Missouri
Clinton Golay of Anabel, Macon County, Missouri was born on September 7, 1889, and died at age 79 years old in March 1969.
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Gloria M Golay Sep 5, 1924 - Dec 18, 1999 Greenwood, Indiana
Gloria M Golay of Greenwood, Johnson County, IN was born on September 5, 1924, and died at age 75 years old on December 18, 1999.
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Jo A. (Chisholm) Golay born c. 1957 Texas
Jo A Golay of TX was born circa 1957. Jo Golay was married to William H. Golay on November 19, 1988 in Wise County, TX. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Jo A. (Chisholm) Golay.
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Himal Golay born c. 1984 Smith County, Texas
Himal Golay of Smith County, TX was born circa 1984. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Himal Golay.
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Frieda R Golay Apr 14, 1915 - Jul 28, 1996 Westport, Indiana
Frieda R Golay of Westport, Decatur County, IN was born on April 14, 1915, and died at age 81 years old on July 28, 1996.
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Earl Golay Dec 19, 1886 - Oct 1969 Saint Petersburg, Florida
Earl Golay of Saint Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida was born on December 19, 1886, and died at age 82 years old in October 1969.
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Maricela (Duran) Golay born c. 1980 Smith County, Texas
Maricela Golay of Smith County, TX was born circa 1980. Maricela Golay was married to Bishal Golay on February 16, 2007 in Smith County, TX and they separated on June 24, 2010. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Maricela (Duran) Golay.
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Jennifer L. (Carter) Golay born c. 1974 Texas
Jennifer L Golay of TX was born circa 1974. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Jennifer L. (Carter) Golay.
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Margaretta Golay Jun 22, 1913 - Feb 1982 Richmond, Missouri
Margaretta Golay of Richmond, Wayne County, Missouri was born on June 22, 1913, and died at age 68 years old in February 1982.
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Delores M Golay Feb 2, 1932 - Feb 2, 2001 Ponca City, Oklahoma
Delores M Golay of Ponca City, Kay County, OK was born on February 2, 1932, and died at age 69 years old on February 2, 2001.
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Louis A Golay Sep 3, 1901 - Oct 31, 1987 Arlington, Virginia
Louis A Golay of Arlington, Arlington County, VA was born on September 3, 1901, and died at age 86 years old on October 31, 1987.
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Gladys E Golay Aug 7, 1911 - Nov 17, 2000 San Bernardino, California
Gladys E Golay of San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA was born on August 7, 1911, and died at age 89 years old on November 17, 2000.
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Golay Death Records & Life Expectancy

The average age of a Golay family member is 73.0 years old according to our database of 255 people with the last name Golay that have a birth and death date listed.

Life Expectancy

73.0 years

Oldest Golays

These are the longest-lived members of the Golay family on AncientFaces.

Edith Golay May 14, 1880 - May 1985 Joshua Tree, California
Edith Golay of Joshua Tree, San Bernardino County, California was born on May 14, 1880, and died at age 105 years old in May 1985.
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104 years
Lena A Golay Jan 22, 1886 - Oct 18, 1990
Lena A Golay was born on January 22, 1886, and died at age 104 years old on October 18, 1990.
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104 years
Minnie Golay Dec 10, 1872 - May 1973 Arlington, Virginia
Minnie Golay of Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia was born on December 10, 1872, and died at age 100 years old in May 1973.
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100 years
Marie T Golay Oct 8, 1888 - Mar 1989 Pasadena, California
Marie T Golay of Pasadena, Los Angeles County, CA was born on October 8, 1888, and died at age 100 years old in March 1989.
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100 years
Martha P Golay Nov 25, 1888 - Apr 1988 Asheville, North Carolina
Martha P Golay of Asheville, Buncombe County, NC was born on November 25, 1888, and died at age 99 years old in April 1988.
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99 years
Germaine J Golay Jun 23, 1905 - Nov 22, 2003 Franklin Lakes, New Jersey
Germaine J Golay of Franklin Lakes, Bergen County, NJ was born on June 23, 1905, and died at age 98 years old on November 22, 2003.
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98 years
Eugene Edward Golay May 31, 1911 - Jun 1, 2008 Glendale, California
Eugene Edward Golay of Glendale, Los Angeles County, California was born on May 31, 1911, and died at age 97 years old on June 1, 2008.
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97 years
Mary E Golay Jul 8, 1898 - Mar 13, 1994 Indianapolis, Indiana
Mary E Golay of Indianapolis, Marion County, IN was born on July 8, 1898, and died at age 95 years old on March 13, 1994.
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95 years
Mary Golay Jul 22, 1896 - Aug 14, 1992 Snyder, Oklahoma
Mary Golay of Snyder, Kiowa County, OK was born on July 22, 1896, and died at age 96 years old on August 14, 1992.
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96 years
Bessie Golay Dec 3, 1885 - Feb 1980 El Cajon, California
Bessie Golay of El Cajon, San Diego County, California was born on December 3, 1885, and died at age 94 years old in February 1980.
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94 years
Roy Golay Nov 11, 1885 - Sep 1979 Coon Rapids, Iowa
Roy Golay of Coon Rapids, Carroll County, Iowa was born on November 11, 1885, and died at age 93 years old in September 1979.
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93 years
Catherine P Golay May 28, 1899 - Mar 2, 1993 Arlington, Virginia
Catherine P Golay of Arlington, Arlington County, VA was born on May 28, 1899, and died at age 93 years old on March 2, 1993.
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93 years
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