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Gafill Family History

Gafill 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: Gill, Gall, Grill, Hamill, Magill, Guill, Madill, Offill, Havill

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Where is the Gafill family from?

You can see how Gafill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gafill family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gafill families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gafill's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Gafill families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gafill 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 62 census records available for the last name Gafill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gafill 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Gafill. 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 10 military records available for the last name Gafill. For the veterans among your Gafill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gafill lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Gafill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gafill in 1965 was 90, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gafill 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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