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Geffan Family History

Geffan 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, German, Gean, Geiman, Gelfand, Goffin, Giffin, Geelan

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Where is the Geffan family from?

You can see how Geffan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geffan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Geffan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Geffan family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Geffan's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Geffan families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Geffan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geffan 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Geffan. 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 1 military records available for the last name Geffan. For the veterans among your Geffan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geffan lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geffan 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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