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Gilfedder Family History

Gilfedder Surname Meaning

from Mac Giolla Pheadair see Kilfeather.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Gilfedder family from?

You can see how Gilfedder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilfedder family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Gilfedder families were found in and Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Gilfedder families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gilfedder's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Gilfedder families in 1891.
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What did your Gilfedder ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gilfedder. 100% of Gilfedder women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 900 census records available for the last name Gilfedder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilfedder 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 306 immigration records available for the last name Gilfedder. 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 130 military records available for the last name Gilfedder. For the veterans among your Gilfedder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilfedder lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Gilfedder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Gilfedder in 1965 was 53, and 81 in 2003.

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