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Gafforio Family History

Gafforio Surname 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: Gafford, Galford, Gifford, Pafford, Ghaffari, Safford, Florio

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Where is the Gafforio family from?

You can see how Gafforio families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gafforio family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gafforio family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gafforio's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Gafforio families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Gafforio. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gafforio 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Gafforio. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 22 military records available for the last name Gafforio. For the veterans among your Gafforio ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gafforio lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Gafforio life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Gafforio in 1968 was 70, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gafforio ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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