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Geffman Family History

Geffman 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: Goffman, Gelfman, German, Roffman, Kleffman, Geffen, Elfman, Gellman

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Where is the Geffman family from?

You can see how Geffman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geffman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Geffman families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Geffman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Geffman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geffman 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 54 census records available for the last name Geffman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geffman 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Geffman. 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 Geffman. For the veterans among your Geffman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geffman lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1998, in the United States, Geffman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Geffman in 1973 was 87, and 95 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geffman 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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