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Gollihur Family History

Gollihur 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: Golliher, Galliher, Gollaher, Hollier, Tolliver, Goller, Molleur

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Where is the Gollihur family from?

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

What did your Gollihur ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 130 census records available for the last name Gollihur. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gollihur 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Gollihur. 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 36 military records available for the last name Gollihur. For the veterans among your Gollihur ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gollihur lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Gollihur life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Gollihur in 1963 was 45, and 76 in 2002.

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