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Geffords Family History

Geffords 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: Jeffords, Gifford, Gafford, Gepford, Mefford, Galford, Telford

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Where is the Geffords family from?

You can see how Geffords families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geffords family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Geffords family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Geffords's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Geffords families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Geffords. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geffords 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Geffords. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Geffords. For the veterans among your Geffords ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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