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Gullifer Family History

Gullifer Surname Meaning

see Gulliver.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Gullifer family from?

You can see how Gullifer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gullifer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gullifer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Gullifer families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Gullifer's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Gullifer families in 1911.
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What did your Gullifer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gullifer. 46% of Gullifer men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Gullifer women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gullifer were Baker and New Worker.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    46%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    19%
  • Baker
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Housekeeper
    29%
  • New Worker
    29%

What Gullifer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gullifer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gullifer 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Gullifer. 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 305 military records available for the last name Gullifer. For the veterans among your Gullifer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gullifer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Gullifer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Gullifer in 1964 was 84, and 71 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gullifer ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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