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Guffigan Family History

Guffigan 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: Guffin, Guinan, Duffin, Gavigan, Buffin, Ruffin, Gurian, Goffin

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Where is the Guffigan family from?

You can see how Guffigan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guffigan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Guffigan families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Guffigan's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Guffigan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Guffigan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Guffigan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Guffigan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guffigan 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Guffigan. 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 Guffigan. For the veterans among your Guffigan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guffigan lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1992, in the United States, Guffigan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Guffigan in 1979 was 85, and 96 in 1992.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Guffigan 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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