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Gilford Family History

Gilford Surname Meaning

English: variant of Guilford.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gilford family from?

You can see how Gilford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilford family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gilford families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 43 Gilford families living in London. This was about 18% of all the recorded Gilford's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gilford families in 1891.
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What did your Gilford ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cowman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gilford. 20% of Gilford men worked as a Cowman and 82% of Gilford women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gilford were Retired and Unpaid Domestic Duti.

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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

  • Cowman
    20%
  • Master Baker
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Retired
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    8%
  • Domestic Servant
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    3%

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Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Gilford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilford 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Gilford. 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 Gilford. For the veterans among your Gilford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilford lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Gilford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gilford in 1956 was 39, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilford 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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