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Giffault Family History

Giffault 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: Gibeault, Gault, Dufault, Guilbault, Thyfault, Filiault, Gibeaut

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Where is the Giffault family from?

You can see how Giffault families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Giffault family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Giffault families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Giffault family living in Kent. This was about 50% of all the recorded Giffault's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Giffault families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Giffault. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Giffault 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Giffault. 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 Giffault. For the veterans among your Giffault ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Giffault lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Giffault life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Giffault in 1966 was 91, and 83 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Giffault 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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