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Gliffe Family History

Gliffe 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: Cliffe, Griffo, Griff, Aliff, Cliff, Griffel, Oliff, Iliff, Griffes

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Where is the Gliffe family from?

You can see how Gliffe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gliffe family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gliffe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Gliffe families living in New York. This was about 55% of all the recorded Gliffe's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gliffe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gliffe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 322 census records available for the last name Gliffe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gliffe 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Gliffe. 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 44 military records available for the last name Gliffe. For the veterans among your Gliffe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gliffe lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Gliffe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gliffe in 1953 was 48, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gliffe 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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