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Guliford Family History

Guliford 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: Gulliford, Galford, Reliford, Fulford, Pulford, Guilford, Guibord

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Where is the Guliford family from?

You can see how Guliford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guliford family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Guliford families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Guliford families living in Glamorgan. This was about 29% of all the recorded Guliford's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan and 1 other county had the highest population of Guliford families in 1891.
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What did your Guliford ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Day Laborer
    100%

What Guliford family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 533 census records available for the last name Guliford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guliford 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Guliford. 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 57 military records available for the last name Guliford. For the veterans among your Guliford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guliford lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Guliford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Guliford in 1957 was 50, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Guliford 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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