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Geiffin Family History

Geiffin 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: Griffin, Giffin, Geffen, Griffon, Goffin, Diffin, Gaffin, Kniffin

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Where is the Geiffin family from?

You can see how Geiffin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geiffin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Geiffin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Geiffin families living in Arkansas. This was about 75% of all the recorded Geiffin's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Geiffin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geiffin 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 91 census records available for the last name Geiffin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geiffin 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Geiffin. 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 21 military records available for the last name Geiffin. For the veterans among your Geiffin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geiffin lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geiffin 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Geiffin

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