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Geffers Family History

Geffers Surname Meaning

see Jefferies.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Geffers family from?

You can see how Geffers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geffers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Geffers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Geffers families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Geffers's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire and 1 other county had the highest population of Geffers families in 1891.
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What did your Geffers ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Geffers. 100% of Geffers 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Geffers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geffers 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 659 immigration records available for the last name Geffers. 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 228 military records available for the last name Geffers. For the veterans among your Geffers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geffers lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Geffers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Geffers in 1964 was 60, and 71 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geffers 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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