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Gasford Family History

Gasford 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: Galford, Gafford, Gaisford, Basford, Glasford, Gifford, Walford

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Where is the Gasford family from?

You can see how Gasford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gasford family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gasford families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Gasford families living in Ohio. This was about 68% of all the recorded Gasford's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Gasford families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gasford surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gasford ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gasford. 100% of Gasford women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 246 census records available for the last name Gasford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gasford 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Gasford. 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 30 military records available for the last name Gasford. For the veterans among your Gasford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gasford lifespan?

Average Gasford life expectancy in 1975 was 85 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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