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Ghostlaw Family History

Ghostlaw 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: Outlaw, Hoshaw, Shostak, Khosla, Hostler, Holsclaw, Costlow, Shoptaw

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Where is the Ghostlaw family from?

You can see how Ghostlaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ghostlaw family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Ghostlaw families living in Massachusetts. This was about 89% of all the recorded Ghostlaw's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Ghostlaw families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ghostlaw 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 111 census records available for the last name Ghostlaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ghostlaw 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Ghostlaw. 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 11 military records available for the last name Ghostlaw. For the veterans among your Ghostlaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ghostlaw lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Ghostlaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Ghostlaw in 1966 was 54, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ghostlaw 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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