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Gadgil Family History

Gadgil 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: Godsil, Gangl, Gail, Madril, Gargis, Gudgel, Gangi, Gagel, Gaddis

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Where is the Gadgil family from?

You can see how Gadgil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gadgil family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gadgil family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Gadgil's in USA. California had the highest population of Gadgil families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gadgil 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 19 census records available for the last name Gadgil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gadgil 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Gadgil. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gadgil. For the veterans among your Gadgil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gadgil lifespan?

Between 1996 and 2002, in the United States, Gadgil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gadgil in 1996 was 68, and 85 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gadgil 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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