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Gifney Family History

Gifney 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: Gibney, Gidney, Sidney, Binney, Gaffney, Finney, Graney, Gosney

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Where is the Gifney family from?

You can see how Gifney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gifney family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Gifney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Gifney families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Gifney's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gifney families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Gifney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gifney 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Gifney. 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 8 military records available for the last name Gifney. For the veterans among your Gifney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gifney lifespan?

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