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Goller Family History

Goller Surname Meaning

German: from Middle High German goller koller ‘neck cover sleeveless vest’ hence a metonymic occupational name for a maker of such garments.

It is also a habitational name for someone from Gollern or Gollau, both in Lower Saxony.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Goller family from?

You can see how Goller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goller family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Goller families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Goller families living in Middlesex. This was about 38% of all the recorded Goller's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Goller families in 1891.
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What did your Goller ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Goller. 80% of Goller women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    20%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Goller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goller 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Goller. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Goller. For the veterans among your Goller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goller lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Goller life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Goller in 1951 was 40, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goller 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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