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Geffrey Family History

Geffrey 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, Geffre, Geoffrey, Godfrey, Gaffney, Geffen, Geffner, Gaffey

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Where is the Geffrey family from?

You can see how Geffrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geffrey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Geffrey families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 4 Geffrey families living in Lancashire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Geffrey's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Geffrey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geffrey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Geffrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Geffrey. 100% of Geffrey 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%

What Geffrey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 858 census records available for the last name Geffrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geffrey 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 277 immigration records available for the last name Geffrey. 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 46 military records available for the last name Geffrey. For the veterans among your Geffrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geffrey lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2000, in the United States, Geffrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Geffrey in 1980 was 79, and 82 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Geffrey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geffrey 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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