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Gilfoin Family History

Gilfoin 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: Gilpin, Giffin, Gilson, Gilvin, Gildon, Gillon, Gilford, Guilfoil

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Where is the Gilfoin family from?

You can see how Gilfoin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilfoin family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Gilfoin families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gilfoin's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Gilfoin families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Gilfoin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilfoin 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Gilfoin. 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 Gilfoin. For the veterans among your Gilfoin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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