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Gafron Family History

Gafron 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: Garon, Gawron, Garron, Baron, Caron, Safran, Gayton, Varon, Maron

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Where is the Gafron family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gafron 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 Gafron ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gafron. 100% of Gafron men worked as a Laborer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Gafron. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gafron 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Gafron. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 38 military records available for the last name Gafron. For the veterans among your Gafron ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gafron lifespan?

Average Gafron life expectancy in 1999 was 88 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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