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Guilfoos Family History

Guilfoos 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: Guilford, Guilfoil, Guilfoyle, Guillory, Guiles, Guillot, Gilford

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Where is the Guilfoos family from?

You can see how Guilfoos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guilfoos family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Guilfoos families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Guilfoos's in USA. New York had the highest population of Guilfoos families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Guilfoos 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 193 census records available for the last name Guilfoos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guilfoos 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 Guilfoos. 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 9 military records available for the last name Guilfoos. For the veterans among your Guilfoos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guilfoos lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2004, in the United States, Guilfoos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Guilfoos in 1978 was 69, and 84 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Guilfoos 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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