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Gahley Family History

Gahley 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: Galley, Gailey, Gawley, Galey, Garley, Ganley, Gatley, Kahley, Gauley

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Where is the Gahley family from?

You can see how Gahley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gahley family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gahley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Gahley families living in Nebraska. This was about 64% of all the recorded Gahley's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Gahley families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gahley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gahley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gahley. 100% of Gahley men worked as a Farmer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 129 census records available for the last name Gahley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gahley 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Gahley. 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 127 military records available for the last name Gahley. For the veterans among your Gahley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gahley lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Gahley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Gahley in 1962 was 88, and 83 in 2003.

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