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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
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Early Giffords
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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 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.
Elizabeth Gifford of Melbourne, Melbourne Parish County Australia was born in 1814, and died at age 37 years old in 1851 in Melbourne.
Robert Donaldson Gifford of Hoth W B A Australia was born in 1823 to Alex Gifford and Margaret Donaldson Gifford. Robert Gifford died at age 76 years old in 1899 in Hoth W B A.
Haddock Gifford of Marysborough Australia was born in 1825 to George Gifford. Haddock Gifford died at age 74 years old in 1899 in Marysborough.
Abram Gifford of Warburton Australia was born in 1827, and died at age 64 years old in 1891 in Warburton.
Gifford Family Members
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Surnames: Gieseke - Gilligan
Gifford Family Photos
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Queen Helen of Troy
GRID QUEEN - Maxine Ewart, a USC co-ed from Los Angeles, has been crowned "Queen Helen of Troy" and will rule over the Southern California-Notre Dame game next Saturday. (Acme Telephoto)
- The Waukesha Daily Freeman in Waukesha Wisconsin December 4th 1947.
- The Waukesha Daily Freeman in Waukesha Wisconsin December 4th 1947.
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Hollywood Touch
Homecoming Queen Maxine Ewart presses the shoes down as cleats of All-America end Paul Cleary are preserved in concrete slab on Southern California campus.
- The Walla Walla Union Bulletin newspaper in Walla Walla Washington December 22nd 1947.
- The Walla Walla Union Bulletin newspaper in Walla Walla Washington December 22nd 1947.
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Maxine Avis (Ewart) Gifford
1958 photo of Maxine with college sweetheart and husband, Frank Gifford.
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Four generations: James KP Gifford, Russell White Gifford, Eleanor Mae Gifford, Eleanor Jean Miller
Four generations (left-to-right): James KP Gifford, Russell White Gifford, Eleanor Mae Gifford, Eleanor Jean Miller
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The six sons of James Knox Polk Gifford.
The six sons of James Knox Polk Gifford.
Russell White Gifford is front row, far right, seated.
Russell White Gifford is front row, far right, seated.
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Maxine Avis Ewart - 1946 Long Beach Polytechnic High School
The 1946 Long Beach Polytechnic High School yearbook photo of Maxine Avis Ewart.
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Frances Fern Gifford
A photo of Frances Fern Gifford - Daughter of George W. Gifford and Florence G. Hileman Gifford.
People in photo include: Frances Fern Gifford
People in photo include: Frances Fern Gifford
Bethian Griffin & Jessica Gifford
A photo of Bethian Martin Griffin & Granddaughter Jessica Gifford
People in photo include: Jessica Gifford
People in photo include: Jessica Gifford
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Willis family
A photo of five generations of the Willis family on the occasion of my father's birth. Clockwise from top left his Father Lawrence G Willis, his grandmother Grace Madigan Willis, his great grandmother Mary Dunham Madigan, and his great great grandmother Mary Gifford Dunham holding my father Richard G Willis.
People in photo include: Lawrence G Willis, Grace (Madigan) Willis, Mary (Dunham) Madigan, and Mary (Gifford) Dunham
People in photo include: Lawrence G Willis, Grace (Madigan) Willis, Mary (Dunham) Madigan, and Mary (Gifford) Dunham
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Russell and Rose (Gifford) Grinnell Sr.
Wedding photo of Russell Grinnell Sr and Rose Lamb Gifford, Oct 24, 1900, Boston MA
This is one of only a few known pictures of Rose Lamb Gifford, daughter of Robert Swain Gifford and Frances Eliot.
This is one of only a few known pictures of Rose Lamb Gifford, daughter of Robert Swain Gifford and Frances Eliot.
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Francis Newton "Frank" Gifford
A photo of Frank Gifford when he was playing for the New York Giants (when players stayed with one team for the entirety of their career!). He played both offense and defense but was best known as a quarterback. In college, he played for USC.
After he retired from football, he became a sportscaster and (sometime) actor.
Francis Newton "Frank" Gifford was born August 16, 1930 and died August 9, 2015 at the age of 84. He is survived by his 2nd wife, Kathie Lee and his five children by his two marriages, as well as five grandchildren.
After he retired from football, he became a sportscaster and (sometime) actor.
Francis Newton "Frank" Gifford was born August 16, 1930 and died August 9, 2015 at the age of 84. He is survived by his 2nd wife, Kathie Lee and his five children by his two marriages, as well as five grandchildren.
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Lawrence R Gifford
A photo of Lawrence R Gifford, April 9, 1945. - 2002. This was taken in a photo shoot that a photographer from LA did. It was a series of Larry ridding & roping. About 1990
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Ada Gifford (Robbinson) and Pearl (Wood) Ashton
Handwritten on photo: "Ada Gifford (Robbinson)and Pearl Wood Ashton."
Girl on the right is Nettie 'Pearl' Wood, born 1888, daughter of Clarence Linden Wood and Fannie Crydenwise. Pearl married Irving Ashton in Kankakee, Ill. and died there on May 17, 1976. I am not related to this family and have no other info. Photo found in an antique shop in Snohomish, Washington.
People in photo include: Ada (Robbinson) Gifford
Girl on the right is Nettie 'Pearl' Wood, born 1888, daughter of Clarence Linden Wood and Fannie Crydenwise. Pearl married Irving Ashton in Kankakee, Ill. and died there on May 17, 1976. I am not related to this family and have no other info. Photo found in an antique shop in Snohomish, Washington.
People in photo include: Ada (Robbinson) Gifford
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S. Grant Gifford
This was taken in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Family lived in Lorain Co., Ohio
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Updated Gifford Biographies
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 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*
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.
Diane Marie (Gifford) of Kalamazoo, Michigan United States was born on April 14, 1959 in Flint. 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 to Hazel v Wilson. Teresa Gifford has siblings Diane (Gifford) and Barbara Gifford. 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 to Hazel v Wilson. Barbara Gifford has siblings Diane (Gifford) and Teresa Gifford. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Barbara Gifford.
Ross D Gifford of San Jose, Santa Clara County, CA was born on January 29, 1909 in Port Stanley, Elgin County, ON Canada, and died at age 89 years old on May 11, 1998.
Eva Gifford of Akron, Summit County, Ohio was born on June 10, 1896, and died at age 79 years old in July 1975.
Judith H Gifford of Midland County, TX was born circa 1943. Judith Gifford was married to Troy A. Gifford on November 11, 2000 in Potter County, TX and they separated on August 7, 2008 in Midland County. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Judith H. (Thornhill) Gifford.
Saidie Elizabeth May (Gifford) Judell of Bund Australia was born on January 1, 1885, and died at age 68 years old in 1953 at Seddon Victoria, Australia in Seddon, City of Maribyrnong County, VIC.
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.
Alvin F Gifford of Winn, Penobscot County, ME was born on September 22, 1915, and died at age 78 years old on July 6, 1994.
Glenn F Gifford of Burlingame, Osage County, Kansas was born on July 4, 1918, and died at age 55 years old in December 1973.
Glenn H Gifford of Florence, Lauderdale County, AL was born on January 23, 1925, and died at age 73 years old on January 31, 1998.
Robert C Gifford of Three Rivers, Tulare County, California was born on January 24, 1911, and died at age 70 years old in July 1981.
Robert H Gifford of Rome, Oneida County, NY was born on January 29, 1921, and died at age 87 years old on April 4, 2008.
Robert E Gifford of Buffalo, Erie County, NY was born on December 3, 1921, and died at age 85 years old on December 27, 2006.
Robert J Gifford of Huntsville, Madison County, AR was born on June 25, 1922, and died at age 77 years old on June 26, 1999.
Robert L Gifford of Las Vegas, Clark County, NV was born on October 22, 1923, and died at age 70 years old on September 29, 1994.
Popular Gifford Biographies
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 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 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 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.
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.
Harriet (Rose) Gifford was born in September 1873. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Harriet (Rose) Gifford.
Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Rose Lamb (Gifford) Grinnell.
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.
Victoria (Gifford) Kennedy was born to Francis Newton "Frank" Gifford and Maxine Avis (Ewart) Gifford, and has siblings Jeff Gifford and Kyle Gifford. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Victoria (Gifford) Kennedy.
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.
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.
Grace Frankenberry Gifford was in a relationship with Walter Scott Gifford, and has children Gerald W Gifford, Frank Gifford, and John Gifford. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Grace Frankenberry Gifford.
Gerald W Gifford of Coatesville, Chester County, PA was born on May 18, 1912 to Grace Frankenberry Gifford and Walter Scott Gifford. He had siblings Frank Gifford and John Gifford. He married Ethel Mae Shields Gifford, and had children Ella Gertrude Gifford Donahue, Keturah Grace Gifford McGinnis, Rebecca Ruth Gifford Weaver, Nora Faye Gifford, and Julia Rose Gifford Smith. Gerald Gifford died at age 91 years old on July 13, 2003.
Joanna Gifford of Longview, Cowlitz County, WA was born on January 28, 1956, and died at age 50 years old on January 17, 2007.
Lauren (Blake) Gifford was born on May 18, 1984. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Lauren Blake.
Jeff Gifford was born to Francis Newton "Frank" Gifford and Maxine Avis (Ewart) Gifford, and has siblings Kyle Gifford and Victoria (Gifford) Kennedy. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Jeff Gifford.
Lee Stanley Gifford of King County, Washington United States was born in 1911. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Lee Stanley Gifford.
Florence Gifford of Auburn, Cayuga County, NY was born on September 30, 1880, and died at age 91 years old in December 1971.
Floyd R Gifford of Neptune, Monmouth County, NJ was born on December 10, 1919, and died at age 70 years old on April 27, 1990.
Gifford Death Records & Life Expectancy
The average age of a Gifford family member is 73.0 years old according to our database of 7,636 people with the last name Gifford that have a birth and death date listed.
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Oldest Giffords
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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.
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.
Pearl Gifford of Gasport, Niagara County, NY was born on March 25, 1878, and died at age 105 years old in June 1983.
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.
Emma Gifford of Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio was born on December 11, 1876, and died at age 103 years old in July 1980.
Agnes Gifford of Bridgewater, Plymouth County, MA was born on November 13, 1873, and died at age 103 years old in February 1977.
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.
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.
Charles J Gifford of Sebastian, Indian River County, FL was born on July 19, 1903, and died at age 102 years old on May 6, 2006.
Lottie Gifford of Fresno, Fresno County, California was born on December 23, 1876, and died at age 102 years old in January 1979.
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.
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