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Gifferson Family History

Gifferson 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: Giberson, Efferson, Gilkerson, Jefferson, Iverson, Ingerson

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Where is the Gifferson family from?

You can see how Gifferson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gifferson family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Gifferson families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Gifferson family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gifferson's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gifferson families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gifferson 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 29 census records available for the last name Gifferson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gifferson 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Gifferson. 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 2 military records available for the last name Gifferson. For the veterans among your Gifferson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gifferson lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1993, in the United States, Gifferson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Gifferson in 1974 was 19, and 82 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gifferson 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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