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Giffus Family History

Giffus 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: Duffus, Giffin, Griffes, Giffen, Jeffus, Griffis, Giles, Loftus

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Where is the Giffus family from?

You can see how Giffus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Giffus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Giffus family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Giffus's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Giffus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Giffus 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 25 census records available for the last name Giffus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Giffus 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 immigration records available for the last name Giffus. 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 5 military records available for the last name Giffus. For the veterans among your Giffus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Giffus lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1998, in the United States, Giffus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Giffus in 1986 was 93, and 82 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Giffus 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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