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Gifhon Family History

Gifhon 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: Pichon, Griffon, Gideon, Giffin, Girton, Lifton, Gion, Giron, Lifson

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Where is the Gifhon family from?

You can see how Gifhon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gifhon family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Gifhon families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Gifhon's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gifhon families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Gifhon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gifhon 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Gifhon. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gifhon. For the veterans among your Gifhon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gifhon

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