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Gollas Family History

Gollas 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, Gallas, Golias, Goulas, Golas, Hollas, Pallas, Dollar, Dallas

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Where is the Gollas family from?

You can see how Gollas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gollas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gollas families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gollas's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gollas families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 179 census records available for the last name Gollas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gollas 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Gollas. 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 210 military records available for the last name Gollas. For the veterans among your Gollas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gollas lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Gollas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Gollas in 1967 was 75, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gollas 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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