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Guiford Family History

Guiford 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: Guilford, Guibord, Dunford, Galford, Gifford, Buford, Gafford

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Where is the Guiford family from?

You can see how Guiford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guiford family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Guiford families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Guiford families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Guiford's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Guiford families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Guiford 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 121 census records available for the last name Guiford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guiford 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Guiford. 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 14 military records available for the last name Guiford. For the veterans among your Guiford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guiford lifespan?

Average Guiford life expectancy in 1985 was 73 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Guiford 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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