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Gilfoy Family History

Gilfoy 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: Gilboy, Gilroy, Gilbo, Gilio, Milloy, Gillow, Kilroy, Gilley, Gilson

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Where is the Gilfoy family from?

You can see how Gilfoy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilfoy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gilfoy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 33 Gilfoy families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 72% of all the recorded Gilfoy's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Gilfoy families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilfoy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gilfoy ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Gilfoy. 38% of Gilfoy men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Gilfoy women 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 1921

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Fisher
    38%
  • Trackman
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gilfoy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilfoy 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 349 immigration records available for the last name Gilfoy. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 428 military records available for the last name Gilfoy. For the veterans among your Gilfoy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilfoy lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Gilfoy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gilfoy in 1954 was 62, and 93 in 2004.

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