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Geffeller Family History

Geffeller 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: Gfeller, Keffeler, Geller, Feller, Teffeteller, Geffner, Leffler

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Where is the Geffeller family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geffeller surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Geffeller ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Geffeller. 100% of Geffeller men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Geffeller family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Geffeller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geffeller 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Geffeller. 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 7 military records available for the last name Geffeller. For the veterans among your Geffeller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geffeller lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Geffeller life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Geffeller in 1974 was 51, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geffeller 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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