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Gahlman Family History

Gahlman 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: Ahlman, Gallman, Dahlman, Wahlman, Bahlman, Mahlman, Kalman, Rahman

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Where is the Gahlman family from?

You can see how Gahlman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gahlman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gahlman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Gahlman families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Gahlman's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Gahlman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gahlman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gahlman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Hand and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gahlman. 50% of Gahlman men worked as a Farm Hand and 100% of Gahlman women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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

  • Farm Hand
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 268 census records available for the last name Gahlman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gahlman 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Gahlman. 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 76 military records available for the last name Gahlman. For the veterans among your Gahlman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gahlman lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Gahlman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gahlman in 1967 was 58, and 70 in 2003.

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