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Gilfory Family History

Gilfory 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: Gilford, Milford, Gilboy, Galford, Gifford, Gilmore, Wilford

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Where is the Gilfory family from?

You can see how Gilfory families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilfory family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Gilfory families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Gilfory families living in Derbyshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gilfory's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Gilfory families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Gilfory. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilfory 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 Gilfory. 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 Gilfory. For the veterans among your Gilfory ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilfory lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilfory 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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