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Geffreys Family History

Geffreys 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: Jeffreys, Jeffrey, Geffre, Geoffrey, Jeffress, Jeffres, Godfrey

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Where is the Geffreys family from?

You can see how Geffreys families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geffreys family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Geffreys family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Geffreys's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Geffreys families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geffreys 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 Geffreys ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Railway Clerk and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Geffreys. 100% of Geffreys men worked as a Railway Clerk and 100% of Geffreys 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Railway Clerk
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Geffreys family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Geffreys. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geffreys 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Geffreys. 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 5 military records available for the last name Geffreys. For the veterans among your Geffreys ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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