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Gailfus Family History

Gailfus 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: Galus, Gallus, Gailes, Gainous, Giles, Beilfuss, Malkus, Hailes

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Where is the Gailfus family from?

You can see how Gailfus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gailfus family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Gailfus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Gailfus family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gailfus's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gailfus families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gailfus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gailfus ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 124 census records available for the last name Gailfus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gailfus 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Gailfus. 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 11 military records available for the last name Gailfus. For the veterans among your Gailfus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gailfus lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Gailfus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Gailfus in 1964 was 101, and 51 in 2004.

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