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Giffune Family History

Giffune 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, Giffen, Gifford, Griffin, Gaffney, Tiffany, Geffen, Biffle

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Where is the Giffune family from?

You can see how Giffune families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Giffune family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Giffune families living in New York. This was about 80% of all the recorded Giffune's in USA. New York had the highest population of Giffune families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Giffune 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 118 census records available for the last name Giffune. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Giffune 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Giffune. 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 85 military records available for the last name Giffune. For the veterans among your Giffune ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Giffune lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Giffune life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Giffune in 1967 was 76, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Giffune

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Giffune 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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