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Gilfix Family History

Gilfix 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: Gilpin, Giffin, Gillis, Gilio, Gillig, Gilvin, Gillie, Gillim, Gillin

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Where is the Gilfix family from?

You can see how Gilfix families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilfix family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Gilfix families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Gilfix's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Gilfix families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilfix surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gilfix ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 204 census records available for the last name Gilfix. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilfix 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Gilfix. 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 29 military records available for the last name Gilfix. For the veterans among your Gilfix ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilfix lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Gilfix life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gilfix in 1966 was 60, and 68 in 2003.

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