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Gifford Family History & Genealogy

8,259 biographies and 24 photos with the Gifford last name. Discover the family history, nationality, origin and common names of Gifford family members.

Gifford Last Name History & Origin

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Name Origin

Gifford is an English surname with two major origins. It could come from the German name Gebhardt, from geb (meaning gift) and hard (brave, hardy, or strong). It might also be from the Old French Giffard, from the Old German giffel, meaning cheek, and used as a nickname for a chubby person. Gifford family history starts with Walter Gifard, noted in the Domesday Book for Cambridgeshire in 1086. Gifford genealogy lays claim to a few famous individuals, such as Arizona Representative and point-blank shooting survivor Gabrielle Giffords; TV host and singer Kathy Lee Gifford; and 18th- and 19th-century satirist, critic, and poet William Gifford.

Spellings & Pronunciations

Giffard, Gifford, Gyford, Gyfford, Jefferd and many more.

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Famous People named Gifford

Frank Gifford; Kathy Lee Gifford

Early Giffords

These are the earliest records we have of the Gifford family.

Alpheus Gifford was born on August 28, 1793 at Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, and died at age 48 years old on December 25, 1841 at Nauvoo, Hancock, Illinois. Alpheus Gifford was buried in December 1841 at Nauvoo, Hancock, Illinois. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Alpheus Gifford.
William Gifford
William Gifford was born in 1798, and died at age 105 years old in 1903. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember William Gifford.
North Hampton was in Mongomery County in 1805, It is now in Fulton County.
James Knox Polk Gifford
James Knox Gifford was born in 1845, and died at age 84 years old in 1929. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember James Knox Polk Gifford.
Robert Gifford of California was born on September 12, 1867, and died at age 95 years old in January 1963.
Stanley Grant  Gifford
Stanley Grant Gifford was born on April 16, 1869. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Stanley Grant Gifford.
Ebben Phillip Gifford
Ebben Phillip Gifford was born on December 15, 1872 in Erie, Pennsylvania United States, and died at age 95 years old on July 21, 1968. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Ebben Phillip Gifford.
Mary E Gifford of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, TX was born on January 25, 1872, and died at age 100 years old on January 15, 1973.
Ebben Gifford of Erie, Erie County, PA was born on December 15, 1872, and died at age 95 years old in July 1968.
Alida Gifford of Mayfield, Fulton County, NY was born on March 10, 1872, and died at age 94 years old in January 1967.
Alliston B Gifford was born on December 23, 1872, and died at age 93 years old on July 15, 1966.
Ella Gifford of Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY was born on October 23, 1872, and died at age 95 years old in September 1968.

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Updated Gifford Biographies

Francine Gifford was born in United States to Charles Stanley Gifford Jr and Joan Gifford, and has siblings Diann Lyn Gifford and Thomas Gifford. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Francine Gifford .
Charles Gifford Jr was born on September 21, 1922 in Santa Monica, California United States to Stanley Gifford and Lillian Priester Gifford, and had a sister Doris Elizabeth Gifford. He married Joan Gifford, and they were married until Joan's death on October 16, 2008. He had children Diann Lyn Gifford, Thomas Gifford, and Francine Gifford. Charles Gifford died at age 92 years old on April 15, 2015 in Norfolk, VA. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Charles Stanley Gifford Jr.
Thomas Gifford was born in United States to Charles Stanley Gifford Jr and Joan Gifford, and has siblings Diann Lyn Gifford and Francine Gifford. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Thomas Gifford.
Joan (Callender) Gifford was born on March 4, 1923 in Exeter, England United Kingdom, and died at age 85 years old on October 16, 2008 in Norfolk, Virginia United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Joan Gifford.
Diann (Gifford) Jordan was born on February 17, 1950 in Norfolk, Virginia United States to Charles Stanley Gifford Jr and Joan Gifford, and had siblings Thomas Gifford and Francine Gifford. Diann Jordan died at age 39 years old on August 27, 1989 in Norfolk. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Diann Lyn Gifford .
Lillian Gifford was born on June 5, 1898 in California United States. She was married to Stanley Gifford in 1919 and they later divorced in 1926. She had children Doris Elizabeth Gifford and Charles Stanley Gifford Jr. Lillian Gifford died at age 80 years old on December 6, 1978 in Norfolk, VA. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Lillian Priester Gifford.
Stanley Gifford was born on September 18, 1898 in Newport, Rhode Island United States. He married Lillian Priester Gifford in 1919 and they later divorced in 1926. They had children Doris Elizabeth Gifford and Charles Stanley Gifford Jr. Stanley's partner was Gladys Pearl Monroe Baker in 1926 and they later separated in 1926. They had a child Marilyn Monroe. Stanley Gifford died at age 66 years old on June 27, 1965 in Hemet, CA. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Stanley Gifford .
Doris Gifford was born on September 22, 1920 in Los Angeles, California United States to Stanley Gifford and Lillian Priester Gifford, and had a brother Charles Stanley Gifford Jr. Doris Gifford died at age 12 years old on May 11, 1933 in Los Angeles. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Doris Elizabeth Gifford.
Steven Gerald Gifford of Rochester, Olmsted County, Minnesota United States was born on October 7, 1966 at Flint, Michigan. Steven Gifford got married to Lisa Gifford on December 18, 2004 at Montego Bay, Jamaica, and has children Ian Gifford and Huntington Gifford.
Lisa Laurell (Clark) Gifford of Rochester, Olmsted County, Minnesota United States was born on February 4, 1974 in York, York County, NE to Patricia james and Charles Clark. Lisa was baptized in 1974 at York, Nebraska. Lisa Gifford married Steven Gifford on December 18, 2004 at Montego Bay, Jamaica, and has children Ian Gifford and Huntington Gifford. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Lisa Gifford.
Huntington Mathew Gifford of Rochester, Olmsted County, Minnesota United States was born on April 2, 2009 at Mayo Clinic Hospital, Methodist Campus 201 W Center St, in Rochester to Lisa Gifford and Steven Gifford. Huntington Gifford has a brother Ian Gifford.
Ian James Gifford of Rochester, Olmsted County, Minnesota United States was born on December 2, 2006 at Mayo Clinic Hospital, Methodist Campus 201 W Center St, in Rochester to Lisa Gifford and Steven Gifford. Ian Gifford has a brother Huntington Gifford. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Ian Gifford.
Mary F Gifford of TX was born circa February 28, 1923 in Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Mary F. (Dunlap) Gifford.
Francis Newton "Frank" Gifford
Francis Newton "Frank" Gifford was born on August 16th, 1930 in Santa Monica, Los Angeles County, California, to Weldon Wain Gifford Sr. (1900 - 1974) , who was a twin, and Lola Mae Hawkings (1904 - 1986). His father was born in Santa Barbara, California, and his mother was born in Colorado. Frank had two older siblings: Lola Winona (1926 - 2011) and Weldon Waine Gifford Jr. (1928 - 1984). Frank Gifford married three times: his first marriage was to his college sweetheart, homecoming queen Maxine Avis (Ewart) Gifford, on January 13th, 1952 in New York City. Frank and Maxine had three children: Jeff, who was born in 1952, Kyle, and Victoria. Frank and Maxine divorced. He then married fitness trainer Astrid Lindley, to whom he was married from 1978 to 1986, They also divorced. Frank's final marriage was to singer and television personality Kathie Lee Johnson, who was 23 years younger than he, on October 18th, 1986. They had a son, Cody Newton Gifford, and a daughter, Cassidy Erin Gifford. Frank Gifford enjoyed a distinguished professional football career before transitioning to roles in movies, television, and hosting sports events. See Francis Newton "Frank" Gifford: Professions.
Maxine Avis (Ewart) Gifford
Maxine Avis (Ewart) Gifford was born to Dr. Thomas Alexander Ewart Sr. (1873-1958) and Ona Mae Heath (1891-1974) in Los Angeles California. She had four siblings, Jessie C., Margaret E., Vicki Elaine, and Thomas Alexander Ewart Jr. According to the 1930 Census, Maxine was approximately 1 year old living at 918 Daisy in Long Beach California with her father Thomas who was 56 at the time, and Ona H. who was 38, and her siblings Jessie and Margaret Ewart. In 1946, Maxine lived in Long Beach California and attended the Long Beach Polytechnic High School. A few years later Maxine began dating Francis Newton "Frank" Gifford, a football player at USC. They were living in Long Beach California and married in Las Vegas Nevada on January 13th 1952 after Maxine became pregnant. As being pregnant before marriage was frowned upon during the 1950s, they publicly stated that they had secretly married in June 1951. See a photo of them in 1958 at Maxine Avis (Ewart) Gifford. A copy of their wedding announcement from The Fresno Bee is below at Marriage of USC's Frank GIfford In June Is Revealed. Maxine and Frank divorced in 1978 after being married for nearly 26 years and Maxine moved to Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut. Frank went on to marry Kathie Lee (Johnson) Gifford. they were married for 29 years, until Frank's death and had two children.
Nancy Gifford
Nancy Gifford was born to Henry Pond and Theresa Pond, and has siblings Roland Pond, Rita Sexton, Bernard Pond, and Larry Pond. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Nancy Gifford.
Jesse Ryan Gifford
Jesse was love. He changed people's lives. He made them question what they were doing to themselves; before and after his death. He "lived fast and died", because he never got the chance to finish the last part of that tattoo, a bitter irony. He is missed to this day, 12 years from the day I woke up with his arms wrapped so tight around me I could not figure out why I couldn't remove them. A solemn reminder that we live only once and it's over before we can say goodbye. I'll always miss you Jesse. ~Starr*
Diane Marie (Gifford) of Kalamazoo, Michigan United States was born on April 14, 1959 in Flint to Hazel v Wilson. Diane (Gifford) has siblings Barbara Gifford and Teresa Gifford. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Diane (Gifford).
Teresa May (Gifford) of Caro, Michigan United States was born on September 4, 1960 in Flint. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Teresa Gifford.
Barbara Jean (Gifford) of Indiana United States was born on February 22, 1958 in Flint, MI. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Barbara Gifford.

Popular Gifford Biographies

Maxine Avis (Ewart) Gifford
Maxine Avis (Ewart) Gifford was born to Dr. Thomas Alexander Ewart Sr. (1873-1958) and Ona Mae Heath (1891-1974) in Los Angeles California. She had four siblings, Jessie C., Margaret E., Vicki Elaine, and Thomas Alexander Ewart Jr. According to the 1930 Census, Maxine was approximately 1 year old living at 918 Daisy in Long Beach California with her father Thomas who was 56 at the time, and Ona H. who was 38, and her siblings Jessie and Margaret Ewart. In 1946, Maxine lived in Long Beach California and attended the Long Beach Polytechnic High School. A few years later Maxine began dating Francis Newton "Frank" Gifford, a football player at USC. They were living in Long Beach California and married in Las Vegas Nevada on January 13th 1952 after Maxine became pregnant. As being pregnant before marriage was frowned upon during the 1950s, they publicly stated that they had secretly married in June 1951. See a photo of them in 1958 at Maxine Avis (Ewart) Gifford. A copy of their wedding announcement from The Fresno Bee is below at Marriage of USC's Frank GIfford In June Is Revealed. Maxine and Frank divorced in 1978 after being married for nearly 26 years and Maxine moved to Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut. Frank went on to marry Kathie Lee (Johnson) Gifford. they were married for 29 years, until Frank's death and had two children.
Francis Newton "Frank" Gifford
Francis Newton "Frank" Gifford was born on August 16th, 1930 in Santa Monica, Los Angeles County, California, to Weldon Wain Gifford Sr. (1900 - 1974) , who was a twin, and Lola Mae Hawkings (1904 - 1986). His father was born in Santa Barbara, California, and his mother was born in Colorado. Frank had two older siblings: Lola Winona (1926 - 2011) and Weldon Waine Gifford Jr. (1928 - 1984). Frank Gifford married three times: his first marriage was to his college sweetheart, homecoming queen Maxine Avis (Ewart) Gifford, on January 13th, 1952 in New York City. Frank and Maxine had three children: Jeff, who was born in 1952, Kyle, and Victoria. Frank and Maxine divorced. He then married fitness trainer Astrid Lindley, to whom he was married from 1978 to 1986, They also divorced. Frank's final marriage was to singer and television personality Kathie Lee Johnson, who was 23 years younger than he, on October 18th, 1986. They had a son, Cody Newton Gifford, and a daughter, Cassidy Erin Gifford. Frank Gifford enjoyed a distinguished professional football career before transitioning to roles in movies, television, and hosting sports events. See Francis Newton "Frank" Gifford: Professions.
Jesse Ryan Gifford
Jesse was love. He changed people's lives. He made them question what they were doing to themselves; before and after his death. He "lived fast and died", because he never got the chance to finish the last part of that tattoo, a bitter irony. He is missed to this day, 12 years from the day I woke up with his arms wrapped so tight around me I could not figure out why I couldn't remove them. A solemn reminder that we live only once and it's over before we can say goodbye. I'll always miss you Jesse. ~Starr*
Nancy Gifford
Nancy Gifford was born to Henry Pond and Theresa Pond, and has siblings Roland Pond, Rita Sexton, Bernard Pond, and Larry Pond. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Nancy Gifford.
Rose Lamb (Gifford) Grinnell
Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Rose Lamb (Gifford) Grinnell.
Randy was the father of the man I was lucky enough to share my life with for a short while. He welcomed me into their home and family as he recognized the love his son had for me, and I for him. He invited me over anytime there was a gathering, making me feel like a part of the family. He had a warm heart, and an only child. He took Jesse's death very harshly, as any parent would. Jesse died in 2002. He still invited me over once a year to share our memories. He was kind.
Stanley Grant  Gifford
Stanley Grant Gifford was born on April 16, 1869. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Stanley Grant Gifford.
Myrl R. Gifford
Hard working and a loving Person. Always has a Smile. He is loved by all His Familu and Friends. He loves to Fish and Hunt and always looking for Antique Items and working on Automobiles.
Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Victoria (Gifford) Kennedy.
William Gifford
William Gifford was born in 1798, and died at age 105 years old in 1903. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember William Gifford.
Harriet  (Rose) Gifford
Harriet (Rose) Gifford was born in September 1873. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Harriet (Rose) Gifford.
Stanley Gifford was born on September 18, 1898 in Newport, Rhode Island United States. He married Lillian Priester Gifford in 1919 and they later divorced in 1926. They had children Doris Elizabeth Gifford and Charles Stanley Gifford Jr. Stanley's partner was Gladys Pearl Monroe Baker in 1926 and they later separated in 1926. They had a child Marilyn Monroe. Stanley Gifford died at age 66 years old on June 27, 1965 in Hemet, CA. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Stanley Gifford .
Thomas Gifford was born in United States to Charles Stanley Gifford Jr and Joan Gifford, and has siblings Diann Lyn Gifford and Francine Gifford. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Thomas Gifford.
Eleanor Mae Gifford
Eleanor Mae Gifford was born in 1909, and died at age 90 years old in 1999. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Eleanor Mae Gifford.
Joan (Callender) Gifford was born on March 4, 1923 in Exeter, England United Kingdom, and died at age 85 years old on October 16, 2008 in Norfolk, Virginia United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Joan Gifford.
Diann (Gifford) Jordan was born on February 17, 1950 in Norfolk, Virginia United States to Charles Stanley Gifford Jr and Joan Gifford, and had siblings Thomas Gifford and Francine Gifford. Diann Jordan died at age 39 years old on August 27, 1989 in Norfolk. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Diann Lyn Gifford .
Albert Phillips Gifford
Albert Phillips Gifford was born on December 27, 1886 in Pennsylvania United States, and died at age 65 years old on July 19, 1952. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Albert Phillips Gifford.
Francine Gifford was born in United States to Charles Stanley Gifford Jr and Joan Gifford, and has siblings Diann Lyn Gifford and Thomas Gifford. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Francine Gifford .
Marian Amelia (Gifford) Hickling was born in 1897, and died at age 91 years old in 1988. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Marian Amelia (Gifford).
Ebben Phillip Gifford
Ebben Phillip Gifford was born on December 15, 1872 in Erie, Pennsylvania United States, and died at age 95 years old on July 21, 1968. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Ebben Phillip Gifford.

Gifford Death Records & Life Expectancy

The average age of a Gifford family member is 73.0 years old according to our database of 7,405 people with the last name Gifford that have a birth and death date listed.

Life Expectancy

73.0 years

Oldest Giffords

These are the longest-lived members of the Gifford family on AncientFaces.

Donna D Gifford of Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, FL was born on August 24, 1897, and died at age 108 years old on May 3, 2006.
108 years
Alma R Gifford of Bakersfield, Kern County, CA was born on July 29, 1896, and died at age 107 years old on October 30, 2003.
107 years
Pearl Gifford of Gasport, Niagara County, NY was born on March 25, 1878, and died at age 105 years old in June 1983.
105 years
William Gifford
William Gifford was born in 1798, and died at age 105 years old in 1903. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember William Gifford.
105 years
Emma Gifford of Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio was born on December 11, 1876, and died at age 103 years old in July 1980.
103 years
Agnes Gifford of Bridgewater, Plymouth County, MA was born on November 13, 1873, and died at age 103 years old in February 1977.
103 years
Lucille A Gifford of Hastings on Hudson, Westchester County, NY was born on February 26, 1898, and died at age 103 years old on December 23, 2001.
103 years
Milton L Gifford was born on December 27, 1896, and died at age 102 years old on January 21, 1999. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Milton L Gifford.
102 years
Lottie Gifford of Fresno, Fresno County, California was born on December 23, 1876, and died at age 102 years old in January 1979.
102 years
Elizabeth C Gifford of Minneapolis, Hennepin County, MN was born on November 29, 1899, and died at age 102 years old on April 20, 2002.
102 years
Leona M Gifford of Waunakee, Dane County, WI was born on January 29, 1896, and died at age 103 years old on June 22, 1999.
103 years
Lydia Byrtle Gifford of Midland, Midland County, Texas was born on January 2, 1908, and died at age 103 years old on April 20, 2011.
103 years
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