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Gholer Family History

Gholer 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: Geller, Galler, Homer, Holder, Gower, Hole, Golec, Holmer, Ohler

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Where is the Gholer family from?

You can see how Gholer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gholer family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Gholer family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gholer's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Gholer families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gholer 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 51 census records available for the last name Gholer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gholer 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Gholer. 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 18 military records available for the last name Gholer. For the veterans among your Gholer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gholer lifespan?

Average Gholer life expectancy in 1992 was 62 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gholer 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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