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Giffad Family History

Giffad 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: Gifford, Giffin, Giffen, Gioia, Griffo, Grad, Griffin, Griff, Gillard

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Where is the Giffad family from?

You can see how Giffad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Giffad family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Giffad family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Giffad's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Giffad families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Giffad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Giffad 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Giffad. 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 1 military records available for the last name Giffad. For the veterans among your Giffad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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