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Gefael Family History

Gefael Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Geffen, Gessel, Gemmel, Leffel, Geibel, Gendel, Rafael, Gergel

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Where is the Gefael family from?

You can see how Gefael families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gefael family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gefael family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Gefael's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gefael families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gefael surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Gefael. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gefael 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Gefael. 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 8 military records available for the last name Gefael. For the veterans among your Gefael ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gefael lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1977, in the United States, Gefael life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Gefael in 1972 was 93, and 61 in 1977.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gefael 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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