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Gohlka Family History

Gohlka 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: Gohlke, Gohl, Gola, Polka, Golla, Golia, Galka, Golda, Golba, Kolka

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Where is the Gohlka family from?

You can see how Gohlka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gohlka family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gohlka families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Gohlka families living in Texas. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gohlka's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Gohlka families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Gohlka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gohlka 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Gohlka. 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 1 military records available for the last name Gohlka. For the veterans among your Gohlka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gohlka

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