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Gandolfi Family History

Gandolfi Surname Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of Gandolfo.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gandolfi family from?

You can see how Gandolfi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gandolfi family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Gandolfi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Gandolfi families living in Illinois. This was about 24% of all the recorded Gandolfi's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gandolfi families in 1920.
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What did your Gandolfi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gandolfi. 37% of Gandolfi men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Gandolfi women worked as a Maid.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Miner
    28%
  • Gardener
    19%
  • Producer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Gandolfi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gandolfi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gandolfi 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Gandolfi. 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 456 military records available for the last name Gandolfi. For the veterans among your Gandolfi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gandolfi lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gandolfi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Gandolfi in 1963 was 78, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gandolfi 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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