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Gollahon Family History

Gollahon 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: Gollehon, Gollon, Gallahan, Hollahan, Gollaher, Wollaston, Callahan

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Where is the Gollahon family from?

You can see how Gollahon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gollahon family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gollahon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 22 Gollahon families living in Tennessee. This was about 59% of all the recorded Gollahon's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Gollahon families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gollahon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gollahon ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Gollahon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 706 census records available for the last name Gollahon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gollahon 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Gollahon. 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 107 military records available for the last name Gollahon. For the veterans among your Gollahon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gollahon lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Gollahon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Gollahon in 1941 was 38, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gollahon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gollahon 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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