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Golaher Family History

Golaher 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: Gollaher, Golder, Glaser, Glazer, Goller, Goldner, Goucher, Gotcher

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Where is the Golaher family from?

You can see how Golaher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Golaher family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Golaher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Golaher family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Golaher's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Golaher families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Golaher 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 313 census records available for the last name Golaher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Golaher 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Golaher. 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 26 military records available for the last name Golaher. For the veterans among your Golaher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Golaher lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1994, in the United States, Golaher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Golaher in 1963 was 80, and 87 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Golaher 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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