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Gholey Family History

Gholey 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: Gooley, Wholey, Goley, Holey, Pooley, Gulley, Galley, Howley, Hole

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Where is the Gholey family from?

You can see how Gholey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gholey family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gholey families living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Gholey's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Gholey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gholey 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 19 census records available for the last name Gholey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gholey 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 Gholey. 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 3 military records available for the last name Gholey. For the veterans among your Gholey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gholey lifespan?

Between 1992 and 1995, in the United States, Gholey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Gholey in 1992 was 80, and 83 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gholey 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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