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Gullford Family History

Gullford 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, Gulliford, Galford, Fulford, Pulford, Mulford, Hallford

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Where is the Gullford family from?

You can see how Gullford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gullford family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Gullford families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Gullford family living in Somerset. This was 100% of all the recorded Gullford's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Gullford families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gullford 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 96 census records available for the last name Gullford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gullford 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Gullford. 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 13 military records available for the last name Gullford. For the veterans among your Gullford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gullford lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gullford 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gullford

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