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Gonlen Family History

Gonlen 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: Goplen, Golen, Nolen, Golec, Glen, Dolen, Gole, Bolen, Onley, Goren

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Where is the Gonlen family from?

You can see how Gonlen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gonlen family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Gonlen families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gonlen's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Gonlen families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Gonlen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gonlen 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Gonlen. 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 1 military records available for the last name Gonlen. For the veterans among your Gonlen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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