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Gollady Family History

Gollady 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: Golladay, Golla, Holladay, Collado, Goldade, Golly, Golay, Goldy

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Where is the Gollady family from?

You can see how Gollady families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gollady family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gollady families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Gollady families living in Missouri. This was about 61% of all the recorded Gollady's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Gollady families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gollady 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 Gollady ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gollady. 50% of Gollady 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
    50%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Painter
    17%

What Gollady family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 449 census records available for the last name Gollady. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gollady 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Gollady. 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 47 military records available for the last name Gollady. For the veterans among your Gollady ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gollady lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2000, in the United States, Gollady life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Gollady in 1977 was 70, and 53 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gollady

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gollady 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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