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Gohlmann Family History

Gohlmann 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: Kohlmann, Ohlmann, Bohlmann, Pohlmann, Bollmann, Gohman, Wohlman

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Where is the Gohlmann family from?

You can see how Gohlmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gohlmann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gohlmann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Gohlmann families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Gohlmann's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Gohlmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gohlmann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gohlmann ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 157 census records available for the last name Gohlmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gohlmann 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Gohlmann. 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 57 military records available for the last name Gohlmann. For the veterans among your Gohlmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gohlmann lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Gohlmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Gohlmann in 1966 was 71, and 91 in 2003.

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