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Gonlag Family History

Gonlag 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: Gong, Montag, Gola, Golla, Gonzaga, Sondag, Gonia, Golab, Goulas

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Where is the Gonlag family from?

You can see how Gonlag families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gonlag family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gonlag families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 9 Gonlag families living in Fife. This was about 90% of all the recorded Gonlag's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Gonlag families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Gonlag. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gonlag 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 204 immigration records available for the last name Gonlag. 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 32 military records available for the last name Gonlag. For the veterans among your Gonlag ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gonlag lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2000, in the United States, Gonlag life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Gonlag in 1960 was 78, and 76 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gonlag 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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