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Gisford Family History

Gisford 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: Gifford, Gaisford, Gilford, Winford, Milford, Galford, Lipford

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Where is the Gisford family from?

You can see how Gisford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gisford family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Gisford families living in Kent. This was about 75% of all the recorded Gisford's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Gisford families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gisford 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 189 census records available for the last name Gisford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gisford 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Gisford. 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 4 military records available for the last name Gisford. For the veterans among your Gisford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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