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Guiff Family History

Guiff 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: Griff, Cuff, Griffo, Duff, Reiff, Buff, Goff, Stiff, Gift, Guida

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Where is the Guiff family from?

You can see how Guiff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guiff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Guiff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 24 Guiff families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Guiff's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Guiff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Guiff 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 380 census records available for the last name Guiff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guiff 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Guiff. 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 74 military records available for the last name Guiff. For the veterans among your Guiff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guiff lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Guiff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Guiff in 1963 was 72, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Guiff 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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