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Giffear Family History

Giffear 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: Giefer, Giffen, Kiefer, Kipfer, Gitter, Gifford, Duffer, Huffer

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Where is the Giffear family from?

You can see how Giffear families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Giffear family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Giffear families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Giffear family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Giffear's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Giffear families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Giffear surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Giffear. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Giffear 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 Giffear. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 45 military records available for the last name Giffear. For the veterans among your Giffear ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Giffear lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2000, in the United States, Giffear life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Giffear in 1961 was 50, and 83 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Giffear 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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