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Geffins Family History

Geffins 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, Goffin, Giffin, Gaffin, Guffin, Ruffins, Gerbino, Griffin

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Where is the Geffins family from?

You can see how Geffins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geffins family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Geffins families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Geffins family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Geffins's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Geffins families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Geffins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geffins 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 Geffins. 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 3 military records available for the last name Geffins. For the veterans among your Geffins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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