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Gholston Family History

Gholston Surname Meaning

English: variant of Golson.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gholston family from?

You can see how Gholston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gholston family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Gholston families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Gholston families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Gholston's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gholston families in 1891.
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What did your Gholston ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gholston. 35% of Gholston men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Gholston women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gholston were Porter and Laundress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    35%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Farming
    7%
  • Porter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    14%
  • Cook
    13%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Laundress
    8%

What Gholston family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Gholston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gholston 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Gholston. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

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

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What is the average Gholston lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Gholston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gholston in 1945 was 28, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gholston ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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