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Geffray Family History

Geffray 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: Jeffrey, Geoffroy, Geffre, Geoffrey, Gray, Geary, Godfrey, Gaffney

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Where is the Geffray family from?

You can see how Geffray families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geffray family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Geffray families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 5 Geffray families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Geffray's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Geffray families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Geffray. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geffray 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 142 immigration records available for the last name Geffray. 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 16 military records available for the last name Geffray. For the veterans among your Geffray ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geffray lifespan?

Average Geffray life expectancy in 1962 was 74 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 68.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geffray 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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