Gifford Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Gifford Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Gifford family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 61
Independent 54
Female Servant 52
Farmer 31
Labourer 29
Male Servant 15
Servant 9
Shoe Maker 9
Butcher 8
Dress Maker 8
Pauper 8
Weaver 7
Carpenter 7
Baker 6
Cabinet Maker 6
Apprentice 5
Clerk 4
Mariner 4
Shop Keeper 4
Tailor 4
Bricklayer 4
Builder 4
Blacksmith 4
Publican 3
Cotton Drawer 3

Gifford Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Gifford 100% 15,945
2 Giffard 86% 1,744
3 Gafford 86% 632
4 Gefford 86% 142

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The surname Gifford is the most popular version of all its varients

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