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Gohlman Family History

Gohlman 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: Gohman, Wohlman, Rohlman, Ohlman, Pohlman, Kohlman, Bohlman, Mohlman

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Where is the Gohlman family from?

You can see how Gohlman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gohlman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gohlman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 34 Gohlman families living in Iowa. This was about 72% of all the recorded Gohlman's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Gohlman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gohlman 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 Gohlman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gohlman. 100% of Gohlman men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Gohlman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 448 census records available for the last name Gohlman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gohlman 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Gohlman. 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 41 military records available for the last name Gohlman. For the veterans among your Gohlman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gohlman lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Gohlman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gohlman in 1971 was 79, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gohlman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gohlman 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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