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Gollam Family History

Gollam 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: Golla, Gillam, Wollam, Dollar, Hallam, Molla, Bolla, Goll, Galla

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Where is the Gollam family from?

You can see how Gollam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gollam family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Gollam families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 5 Gollam families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gollam's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Gollam families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gollam 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 Gollam ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gollam. 100% of Gollam men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Gollam family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 159 census records available for the last name Gollam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gollam 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Gollam. 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 25 military records available for the last name Gollam. For the veterans among your Gollam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gollam lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Gollam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Gollam in 1968 was 56, and 82 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gollam 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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