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Gilfether Family History

Gilfether Name 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: Billeter, Gilster, Giltner, Grether, Gillette, Ginther, Galleher

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Where is the Gilfether family from?

You can see how Gilfether families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilfether family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Gilfether families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Gilfether families living in California. This was about 71% of all the recorded Gilfether's in USA. California had the highest population of Gilfether families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilfether surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gilfether ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Gilfether ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 296 census records available for the last name Gilfether. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilfether 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Gilfether. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 34 military records available for the last name Gilfether. For the veterans among your Gilfether ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilfether lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Gilfether life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Gilfether in 1964 was 90, and 89 in 2003.

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