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Gohla Family History

Gohla Surname 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: Gohl, Gola, Golla, Gold, Gehl, Pola, Gohr, Goda, Molla, Bolla

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Where is the Gohla family from?

You can see how Gohla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gohla family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gohla family living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gohla's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Gohla families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gohla surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Gohla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gohla 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Gohla. 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 63 military records available for the last name Gohla. For the veterans among your Gohla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gohla lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1996, in the United States, Gohla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Gohla in 1966 was 79, and 65 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gohla

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gohla 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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