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Gholstin Family History

Gholstin 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: Gholston, Holstein, Holston, Holsten, Holstine, Golston, Gholson

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Where is the Gholstin family from?

You can see how Gholstin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gholstin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gholstin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Gholstin family living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Gholstin's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Gholstin families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Gholstin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gholstin 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Gholstin. 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 7 military records available for the last name Gholstin. For the veterans among your Gholstin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gholstin lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1980, in the United States, Gholstin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Gholstin in 1966 was 81, and 90 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gholstin 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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