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Gaffort Family History

Gaffort 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: Gafford, Galford, Gifford, Pafford, Safford, Hafford, Geffert

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Where is the Gaffort family from?

You can see how Gaffort families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gaffort family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gaffort families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Gaffort families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Gaffort's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Gaffort families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gaffort surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Gaffort. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gaffort 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Gaffort. 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 6 military records available for the last name Gaffort. For the veterans among your Gaffort ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gaffort lifespan?

Between 1958 and 1975, in the United States, Gaffort life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Gaffort in 1958 was 57, and 76 in 1975.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gaffort 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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