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Giffeth Family History

Giffeth 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: Griffeth, Griffith, Giffen, Gifford, Gift, Riffel, Griffel, Geffen

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Where is the Giffeth family from?

You can see how Giffeth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Giffeth family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Giffeth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Giffeth families living in Indiana. This was about 36% of all the recorded Giffeth's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Giffeth families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Giffeth 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 102 census records available for the last name Giffeth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Giffeth 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 Giffeth. 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 3 military records available for the last name Giffeth. For the veterans among your Giffeth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Giffeth lifespan?

Average Giffeth life expectancy in 1988 was 74 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Giffeth 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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