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Gilfeder Family History

Gilfeder 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: Goldfeder, Gilder, Gelder, Giller, Golder, Billeter, Gilmer, Nieder

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Where is the Gilfeder family from?

You can see how Gilfeder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilfeder family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 4 Gilfeder families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gilfeder's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Gilfeder families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Gilfeder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilfeder 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Gilfeder. 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 2 military records available for the last name Gilfeder. For the veterans among your Gilfeder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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