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Glifford Family History

Glifford 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, Clifford, Lipford, Linford, Gafford, Sifford, Guilford

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Where is the Glifford family from?

You can see how Glifford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glifford family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Glifford families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Glifford families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Glifford's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Glifford families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glifford 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 171 census records available for the last name Glifford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glifford 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Glifford. 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 46 military records available for the last name Glifford. For the veterans among your Glifford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glifford lifespan?

Average Glifford life expectancy in 1973 was 61 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glifford 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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