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Geoffrey Family History

Geoffrey Surname Meaning

English (London): variant of Jeffrey. Altered form of French Geoffroy or of some other similar (like-sounding) surname.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Geoffrey family from?

You can see how Geoffrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geoffrey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Geoffrey families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 12 Geoffrey families living in Essex. This was about 27% of all the recorded Geoffrey's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Geoffrey families in 1891.
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What did your Geoffrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Geoffrey. 100% of Geoffrey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*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

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Geoffrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geoffrey 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 804 immigration records available for the last name Geoffrey. 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 342 military records available for the last name Geoffrey. For the veterans among your Geoffrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geoffrey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Geoffrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Geoffrey in 1963 was 52, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geoffrey 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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