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Gahlan Family History

Gahlan Name 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: Gahan, Galan, Rahman, Kaplan, Balan, Gatlin, Garland, Galvan, Callan

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Where is the Gahlan family from?

You can see how Gahlan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gahlan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gahlan families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Gahlan families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Gahlan's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Gahlan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gahlan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gahlan ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Gahlan ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Gahlan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gahlan 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Gahlan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4 military records available for the last name Gahlan. For the veterans among your Gahlan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gahlan lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1988, in the United States, Gahlan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Gahlan in 1965 was 67, and 78 in 1988.

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