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Geffy Family History

Geffy 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: Guffy, Geary, Duffy, Neff, Reff, Goff, Geffen, Gery, Gaff, Gaffey

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Where is the Geffy family from?

You can see how Geffy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geffy family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Geffy families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Geffy's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Geffy families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Geffy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geffy 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Geffy. 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 2 military records available for the last name Geffy. For the veterans among your Geffy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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