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Gollhofer Family History

Gollhofer Surname 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: Goller, Kelnhofer, Longhofer, Gollinger, Golliher, Gollaher, Geller

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Where is the Gollhofer family from?

You can see how Gollhofer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gollhofer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gollhofer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Gollhofer families living in Missouri. This was about 55% of all the recorded Gollhofer's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Gollhofer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gollhofer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gollhofer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gollhofer. 75% of Gollhofer men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    75%
  • Farmer
    25%

What Gollhofer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 439 census records available for the last name Gollhofer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gollhofer 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Gollhofer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 77 military records available for the last name Gollhofer. For the veterans among your Gollhofer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gollhofer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Gollhofer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gollhofer in 1962 was 70, and 92 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gollhofer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gollhofer ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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