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Gianfala Family History

Gianfala 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: Giancola, Giannola, Rantala, Fiandaca, Granata, Rintala, Mandala

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Where is the Gianfala family from?

You can see how Gianfala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gianfala family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gianfala families living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gianfala's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Gianfala families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gianfala 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 Gianfala ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Dressmaker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gianfala. 100% of Gianfala women worked as a Dressmaker.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Dressmaker
    100%

What Gianfala family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Gianfala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gianfala 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Gianfala. 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 28 military records available for the last name Gianfala. For the veterans among your Gianfala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gianfala lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Gianfala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gianfala in 1966 was 49, and 77 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gianfala

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gianfala 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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