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Ghal Family History

Ghal 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: Gal, Thal, Gaal, Ghan, Han, Gill, Hay, Ham, Chae, Gall

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Where is the Ghal family from?

You can see how Ghal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ghal family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Ghal family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Ghal's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ghal families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ghal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ghal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ghal. 100% of Ghal 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Ghal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ghal 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Ghal. 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 4 military records available for the last name Ghal. For the veterans among your Ghal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ghal lifespan?

Average Ghal life expectancy in 2004 was 84 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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