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Gafos Family History

Gafos 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: Gates, Amos, Kakos, Baros, Makos, Gans, Banos, Gass, Aros, Lagos

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Where is the Gafos family from?

You can see how Gafos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gafos family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Gafos families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Gafos family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Gafos's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Gafos families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gafos 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 14 census records available for the last name Gafos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gafos 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Gafos. 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 Gafos. For the veterans among your Gafos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gafos lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Gafos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gafos in 1965 was 73, and 85 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gafos 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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