This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Gefkin family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Gefkin Family History

Gefkin 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: Gerkin, Elkin, Belkin, Geffen, Henkin, Galkin, Genin, Gervin, Meskin

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Gefkin family from?

You can see how Gefkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gefkin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Gefkin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Gefkin families living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Gefkin's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Gefkin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gefkin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Gefkin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Domestic Servant was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gefkin. 100% of Gefkin women worked as a Domestic Servant.

View Census Data for Gefkin | Data not to scale

*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

  • Domestic Servant
    100%

What Gefkin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Gefkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gefkin census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Gefkin

Passenger Lists

There are 10 immigration records available for the last name Gefkin. 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.

View all Gefkin immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 8 military records available for the last name Gefkin. For the veterans among your Gefkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Gefkin military records

You've only scratched the surface of Gefkin family history

Discover More

What is the average Gefkin lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1994, in the United States, Gefkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Gefkin in 1982 was 77, and 79 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gefkin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gefkin 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Gefkin family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial