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Gollans Family History

Gollans 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: Holland, Gallant, Golla, Collins, Gallas, Pollan, Sollars, Wollan

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Where is the Gollans family from?

You can see how Gollans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gollans family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Gollans families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Gollans families living in Norfolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Gollans's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Gollans families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Gollans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gollans 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Gollans. 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 2 military records available for the last name Gollans. For the veterans among your Gollans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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