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Gefner Family History

Gefner 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: Gepner, Geffner, Gegner, Gerner, Hefner, Gesner, Gafner, Berner

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Where is the Gefner family from?

You can see how Gefner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gefner family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Gefner families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gefner's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gefner families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gefner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Gefner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gefner 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Gefner. 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 9 military records available for the last name Gefner. For the veterans among your Gefner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gefner lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1994, in the United States, Gefner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Gefner in 1967 was 95, and 41 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gefner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gefner 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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