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Gishford Family History

Gishford 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, Ashford, Rushford, Gaisford, Gilford, Bashford, Winford

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Where is the Gishford family from?

You can see how Gishford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gishford family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Gishford families living in Wiltshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Gishford's in United Kingdom. Wiltshire had the highest population of Gishford families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 290 census records available for the last name Gishford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gishford 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Gishford. 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 7 military records available for the last name Gishford. For the veterans among your Gishford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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