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Gindoff Family History

Gindoff 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: Minkoff, Indorf, Lindloff, Orndoff, Goff, Medoff, Danoff, Rindone

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Where is the Gindoff family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gindoff 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 Gindoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Owner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gindoff. 100% of Gindoff men worked as an Owner.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Owner
    100%

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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Gindoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gindoff 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Gindoff. 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 38 military records available for the last name Gindoff. For the veterans among your Gindoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gindoff lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Gindoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gindoff in 1968 was 83, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gindoff 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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