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Gandall Family History

Gandall 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: Sandall, Randall, Vandall, Kendall, Tindall, Sandal, Goodall, Sandahl

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Where is the Gandall family from?

You can see how Gandall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gandall family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gandall families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 34 Gandall families living in London. This was about 45% of all the recorded Gandall's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gandall families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gandall 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 Gandall ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gandall. 100% of Gandall women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gandall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gandall 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 204 immigration records available for the last name Gandall. 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 159 military records available for the last name Gandall. For the veterans among your Gandall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gandall lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Gandall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Gandall in 1965 was 85, and 74 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gandall 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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