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Gnoffo Family History

Gnoffo 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: Griffo, Goff, Groff, Knoff, Goffe, Hoff, Ruffo, Knopf, Griff, Neff

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Where is the Gnoffo family from?

You can see how Gnoffo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gnoffo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gnoffo family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Gnoffo's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Gnoffo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gnoffo 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 Gnoffo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gnoffo. 34% of Gnoffo men worked as a Mechanic and 72% of Gnoffo women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gnoffo were Laborer and New Worker.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Mechanic
    34%
  • Shoe Maker
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    72%
  • New Worker
    29%

What Gnoffo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Gnoffo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gnoffo 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Gnoffo. 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 79 military records available for the last name Gnoffo. For the veterans among your Gnoffo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gnoffo lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Gnoffo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Gnoffo in 1964 was 73, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gnoffo 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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