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Gholson Family History

Gholson Surname Meaning

English: variant of Golson.

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


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Where is the Gholson family from?

You can see how Gholson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gholson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gholson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Gholson families living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gholson's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Gholson families in 1891.
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What did your Gholson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gholson. 32% of Gholson men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Gholson women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gholson were Truck Driver and Housekeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    14%
  • Bookkeeper
    12%
  • Maid
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    12%

What Gholson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Gholson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gholson 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 306 immigration records available for the last name Gholson. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Gholson. For the veterans among your Gholson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gholson lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Gholson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gholson in 1951 was 29, and 81 in 2004.

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