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Gilfrin Family History

Gilfrin 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: Gilpin, Giffin, Gilvin, Gillin, Pilgrim, Gilbride, Griffin, Galvin

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Where is the Gilfrin family from?

You can see how Gilfrin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilfrin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Gilfrin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Gilfrin families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Gilfrin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gilfrin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilfrin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gilfrin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Garage Proprietor and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gilfrin. 100% of Gilfrin men worked as a Garage Proprietor and 60% of Gilfrin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Garage Proprietor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    20%
  • Accounting Machine Operator
    20%

What Gilfrin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gilfrin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilfrin 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Gilfrin. 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 37 military records available for the last name Gilfrin. For the veterans among your Gilfrin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilfrin lifespan?

Average Gilfrin life expectancy in 1969 was 69 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilfrin 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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