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Gulleford Family History

Gulleford 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: Gulliford, Guilford, Willeford, Galford, Guessford, Fulford, Pulford

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Where is the Gulleford family from?

You can see how Gulleford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gulleford family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Gulleford families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Gulleford families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Gulleford's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gulleford families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gulleford surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gulleford ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Paid Domestic was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gulleford. 50% of Gulleford women worked as a Paid Domestic.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Paid Domestic
    50%
  • School Teacher
    50%

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Census Records

There are 397 census records available for the last name Gulleford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gulleford 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Gulleford. 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 14 military records available for the last name Gulleford. For the veterans among your Gulleford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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