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Geffert Name Meaning

North German: from a Low German form of Gebhardt .

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


Similar surnames: Leffert, Geffen, Geffner, Peffers, Geisert, Gernert, Neifert, Gellert

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Where is the Geffert family from?

You can see how Geffert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geffert family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Geffert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Geffert families living in Cheshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Geffert's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Geffert families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geffert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Geffert ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Geffert. 100% of Geffert women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Geffert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geffert 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 450 immigration records available for the last name Geffert. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 472 military records available for the last name Geffert. For the veterans among your Geffert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geffert lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Geffert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Geffert in 1956 was 47, and 80 in 2004.

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