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Gfall Family History

Gfall Name 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: Gall, Fall, Grall, Gnall, Gill, Gale, Gal, Wall, Grill, Ball

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Where is the Gfall family from?

You can see how Gfall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gfall family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Gfall family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Gfall's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Gfall families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gfall surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gfall ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Gfall ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Gfall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gfall 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Gfall. 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 3 military records available for the last name Gfall. For the veterans among your Gfall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gfall lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1997, in the United States, Gfall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gfall in 1978 was 70, and 86 in 1997.

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