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Gilfus Family History

Gilfus 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: Giles, Gillis, Gilles, Gills, Wilgus, Glaus, Gilkes, Gillum, Kilgus

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Where is the Gilfus family from?

You can see how Gilfus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilfus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gilfus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Gilfus families living in New York. This was about 42% of all the recorded Gilfus's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gilfus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilfus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gilfus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gilfus. 100% of Gilfus men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 371 census records available for the last name Gilfus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilfus 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Gilfus. 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 38 military records available for the last name Gilfus. For the veterans among your Gilfus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilfus lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Gilfus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Gilfus in 1960 was 61, and 73 in 2004.

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