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Gollah Family History

Gollah 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: Golla, Dollar, Molla, Bolla, Goll, Galla, Gola, Gallas, Colla, Goller

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Where is the Gollah family from?

You can see how Gollah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gollah family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gollah families were found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 4 Gollah families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gollah's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Gollah families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Gollah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gollah 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Gollah. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gollah. For the veterans among your Gollah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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