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Gifkins Family History

Gifkins Surname Meaning

from the Middle English personal name Jeffekin Geffekin a pet form of Geff (see Jeff) with the diminutive suffix -kin.

The final -s is a post-medieval addition.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Gifkins family from?

You can see how Gifkins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gifkins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Gifkins families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 21 Gifkins families living in London. This was about 38% of all the recorded Gifkins's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gifkins families in 1891.
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What did your Gifkins ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmworker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gifkins. 100% of Gifkins men worked as a Farmworker and 89% of Gifkins 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmworker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Dressmaker
    12%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gifkins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gifkins 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 215 immigration records available for the last name Gifkins. 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 119 military records available for the last name Gifkins. For the veterans among your Gifkins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gifkins lifespan?

Between 1958 and 1998, in the United States, Gifkins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gifkins in 1958 was 50, and 80 in 1998.

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