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Gahlhoff Family History

Gahlhoff 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: Kohlhoff, Mehlhoff, Kallhoff, Bohnhoff, Saathoff, Langhoff, Aschoff

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Where is the Gahlhoff family from?

You can see how Gahlhoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gahlhoff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gahlhoff families living in North Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Gahlhoff's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Gahlhoff families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Gahlhoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gahlhoff 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Gahlhoff. 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 12 military records available for the last name Gahlhoff. For the veterans among your Gahlhoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gahlhoff lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1998, in the United States, Gahlhoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Gahlhoff in 1964 was 75, and 89 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gahlhoff 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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