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Gliford Family History

Gliford 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: Liford, Galford, Gifford, Lipford, Elford, Reliford, Linford, Alford

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Where is the Gliford family from?

You can see how Gliford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gliford family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1861. The most Gliford families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Gliford family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gliford's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Gliford families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Gliford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gliford 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Gliford. 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 4 military records available for the last name Gliford. For the veterans among your Gliford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gliford lifespan?

Between 1948 and 1994, in the United States, Gliford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Gliford in 1948 was 42, and 84 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gliford 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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