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Gufford Family History

Gufford 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, Gafford, Ufford, Tufford, Hufford, Bufford, Dufford, Dunford

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Where is the Gufford family from?

You can see how Gufford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gufford family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Gufford families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Gufford family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Gufford's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gufford families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gufford 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 Gufford ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gufford. 100% of Gufford men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Gufford women worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

What Gufford family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 362 census records available for the last name Gufford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gufford 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Gufford. 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 60 military records available for the last name Gufford. For the veterans among your Gufford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gufford lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Gufford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Gufford in 1969 was 66, and 93 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gufford

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gufford 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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