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Gullfoyle Family History

Gullfoyle 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: Guilfoyle, Kilfoyle, Guilfoil, Gulley, Foyle, Gullo, Gallogly

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Where is the Gullfoyle family from?

You can see how Gullfoyle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gullfoyle family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gullfoyle family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gullfoyle's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gullfoyle families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 246 census records available for the last name Gullfoyle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gullfoyle 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Gullfoyle. 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 20 military records available for the last name Gullfoyle. For the veterans among your Gullfoyle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gullfoyle lifespan?

Average Gullfoyle life expectancy in 1968 was 41 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gullfoyle 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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