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Goolam Family History

Goolam 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: Bolam, Gola, Golla, Gogola, Gorham, Gotham, Gooley, Goonan, Golab

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Where is the Goolam family from?

You can see how Goolam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goolam family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there was 1 Goolam family living in Lanarkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Goolam's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Goolam families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Goolam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goolam 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 967 immigration records available for the last name Goolam. 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 77 military records available for the last name Goolam. For the veterans among your Goolam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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