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Gandolf Family History

Gandolf 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: Gandolfo, Gandolfi, Adolf, Landolfi, Landoll, Pandolfo, Iandoli

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Where is the Gandolf family from?

You can see how Gandolf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gandolf family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gandolf families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Gandolf families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Gandolf's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Gandolf families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gandolf surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gandolf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Sheet Metal Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gandolf. 100% of Gandolf men worked as a Sheet Metal 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Sheet Metal Worker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 383 census records available for the last name Gandolf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gandolf 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Gandolf. 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 69 military records available for the last name Gandolf. For the veterans among your Gandolf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gandolf lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Gandolf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Gandolf in 1962 was 82, and 44 in 2003.

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