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Gollegly Family History

Gollegly 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: Gallogly, Gillogly, Gulley, Galley, Folley, Goller, Godley, Nolley

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Where is the Gollegly family from?

You can see how Gollegly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gollegly family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gollegly families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gollegly's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gollegly families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gollegly 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 68 census records available for the last name Gollegly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gollegly 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Gollegly. 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 11 military records available for the last name Gollegly. For the veterans among your Gollegly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gollegly lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Gollegly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Gollegly in 1966 was 62, and 80 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gollegly 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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