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Giffith Family History

Giffith 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: Griffith, Giffin, Griffiths, Griffeth, Griffitt, Gifford, Griffin

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Where is the Giffith family from?

You can see how Giffith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Giffith family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Giffith families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Giffith family living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Giffith's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Giffith families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Giffith 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 Giffith ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Giffith. 100% of Giffith women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Giffith family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Giffith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Giffith 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 137 immigration records available for the last name Giffith. 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 144 military records available for the last name Giffith. For the veterans among your Giffith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Giffith lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1996, in the United States, Giffith life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Giffith in 1984 was 62, and 60 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Giffith

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Giffith 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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