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Gwasdoff Family History

Gwasdoff 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: Kasdorf, Granoff, Waldorf, Krasnoff, Sadoff, Madoff, Gilsdorf

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Where is the Gwasdoff family from?

You can see how Gwasdoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gwasdoff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gwasdoff family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Gwasdoff's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Gwasdoff families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Gwasdoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gwasdoff 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Gwasdoff. 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 1 military records available for the last name Gwasdoff. For the veterans among your Gwasdoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gwasdoff lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1991, in the United States, Gwasdoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Gwasdoff in 1985 was 57, and 89 in 1991.

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