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Gohel Family History

Gohel Surname Meaning

Indian: variant of Gohil.

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


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Where is the Gohel family from?

You can see how Gohel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gohel family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Gohel families living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gohel's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Gohel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gohel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gohel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gohel. 60% of Gohel men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farming
    40%

What Gohel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 150 census records available for the last name Gohel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gohel 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Gohel. 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 23 military records available for the last name Gohel. For the veterans among your Gohel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gohel lifespan?

Between 1991 and 2004, in the United States, Gohel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gohel in 1991 was 59, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gohel 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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