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Gleiford Family History

Gleiford 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: Ledford, Gepford, Gulliford, Liford, Glasford, Galford, Gifford

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Where is the Gleiford family from?

You can see how Gleiford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gleiford family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gleiford family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Gleiford's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Gleiford families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gleiford 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 11 census records available for the last name Gleiford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gleiford 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 Gleiford. 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 1 military records available for the last name Gleiford. For the veterans among your Gleiford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gleiford lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1999, in the United States, Gleiford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gleiford in 1988 was 73, and 84 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gleiford 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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