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Gulliford Family History

Gulliford Surname Meaning

English (Somerset of Norman origin): variant of Gulliver altered by association with placenames ending in -ford.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gulliford family from?

You can see how Gulliford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gulliford family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gulliford families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 14 Gulliford families living in Ontario. This was about 45% of all the recorded Gulliford's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Gulliford families in 1911.
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What did your Gulliford ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Gulliford. 67% of Gulliford 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 1921

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Labourer
    17%
  • Rancher
    17%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Gulliford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gulliford 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 809 immigration records available for the last name Gulliford. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gulliford. For the veterans among your Gulliford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gulliford lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Gulliford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Gulliford in 1958 was 54, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gulliford 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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