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Gangloff Family History

Gangloff Surname Meaning

German: from the ancient Germanic personal name Gangulf composed of the elements gang ‘walk’ + wolf wulf ‘wolf’.

This surname is also found in France (Alsace and Lorraine).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gangloff family from?

You can see how Gangloff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gangloff family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gangloff families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Gangloff families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Gangloff's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gangloff families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gangloff 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 Gangloff ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Gangloff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gangloff 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 846 immigration records available for the last name Gangloff. 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 991 military records available for the last name Gangloff. For the veterans among your Gangloff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gangloff lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Gangloff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Gangloff in 1944 was 46, and 59 in 2004.

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