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Gologly Family History

Gologly 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: Gallogly, Golly, Gillogly, Golightly, Goody, Polly, Goll, Gogol

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Where is the Gologly family from?

You can see how Gologly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gologly family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1901. The most Gologly families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 11 Gologly families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Gologly's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Gologly families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Gologly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gologly 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Gologly. 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 58 military records available for the last name Gologly. For the veterans among your Gologly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gologly lifespan?

Average Gologly life expectancy in 1972 was 90 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gologly 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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