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Gadol Family History

Gadol Surname Meaning

Jewish: Hebraicized form of Gross 1 based on Hebrew gadol ‘large’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gadol family from?

You can see how Gadol families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gadol family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gadol families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Gadol families living in Louisiana. This was about 86% of all the recorded Gadol's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Gadol families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gadol 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 Gadol ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gadol. 50% of Gadol men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Druggist
    50%

What Gadol family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 149 census records available for the last name Gadol. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gadol 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Gadol. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 53 military records available for the last name Gadol. For the veterans among your Gadol ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gadol lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Gadol life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gadol in 1966 was 82, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gadol 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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