History of your Surname
Get access to Gilfrich family records.Start a free trial

Gilfrich Family History

Gilfrich 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: Goldrich, Helfrich, Gingrich, Willrich, Hilbrich, Milich, Gilbride

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Gilfrich family from?

You can see how Gilfrich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilfrich family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gilfrich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gilfrich family living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Gilfrich's in USA. Illinois and 3 other states had the highest population of Gilfrich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilfrich surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gilfrich ancestors do for a living?

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

What Gilfrich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Gilfrich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilfrich census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search US census records for Gilfrich

Passenger Lists

There are 32 immigration records available for the last name Gilfrich. 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.

View all Gilfrich immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 27 military records available for the last name Gilfrich. For the veterans among your Gilfrich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Gilfrich military records

You've only scratched the surface of Gilfrich family history

Discover More

What is the average Gilfrich lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2001, in the United States, Gilfrich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Gilfrich in 1978 was 78, and 75 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gilfrich

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Gilfrich family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Gilfrich last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial