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Giffis Family History

Giffis 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: Giffin, Griffis, Griffin, Goffin, Gillis, Griffes, Diffin, Gaffin

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Where is the Giffis family from?

You can see how Giffis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Giffis family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Giffis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Giffis families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Giffis's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Giffis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Giffis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Giffis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Giffis. 100% of Giffis men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Giffis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 382 census records available for the last name Giffis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Giffis 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Giffis. 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 32 military records available for the last name Giffis. For the veterans among your Giffis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Giffis lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2001, in the United States, Giffis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Giffis in 1984 was 77, and 75 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Giffis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Giffis 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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