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Glifton Family History

Glifton 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: Lifton, Clifton, Linton, Clinton, Litton, Gritton, Liston, Lefton

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Where is the Glifton family from?

You can see how Glifton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glifton family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Glifton family living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Glifton's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Glifton families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glifton 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 Glifton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Glifton. 100% of Glifton men worked as a Carpenter.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Carpenter
    100%

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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Glifton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glifton 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Glifton. 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 19 military records available for the last name Glifton. For the veterans among your Glifton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glifton lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Glifton

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