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Gefton Family History

Gefton 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: Lefton, Sefton, Seaton, Elton, Fenton, Felton, Gayton, Denton, Henton

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Where is the Gefton family from?

You can see how Gefton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gefton family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Gefton family living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Gefton's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Gefton families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Gefton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gefton 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Gefton. 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 1 military records available for the last name Gefton. For the veterans among your Gefton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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