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Gefken Family History

Gefken 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: Geffen, Gerken, Geiken, Heiken, Gerren, Becken, Geenen, Gerfen

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Where is the Gefken family from?

You can see how Gefken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gefken family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Gefken families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Gefken families living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Gefken's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Gefken families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 438 census records available for the last name Gefken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gefken 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 227 immigration records available for the last name Gefken. 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 72 military records available for the last name Gefken. For the veterans among your Gefken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gefken lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gefken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Gefken in 1963 was 68, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gefken 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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