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Gaffos Family History

Gaffos 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: Gajdos, Gafford, Gaff, Gaffey, Gaffke, Raffo, Gaffin, Saffo, Graffis

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Where is the Gaffos family from?

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

In 1940, Restaurant was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gaffos. 100% of Gaffos men worked as a Restaurant.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Restaurant
    100%

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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Gaffos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gaffos 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Gaffos. 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 8 military records available for the last name Gaffos. For the veterans among your Gaffos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gaffos lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1995, in the United States, Gaffos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Gaffos in 1965 was 71, and 85 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gaffos 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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