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Gepfer Family History

Gepfer 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, Hepfer, Tepfer, Geller, Pepper, Kipfer, Reifer, Depner

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Where is the Gepfer family from?

You can see how Gepfer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gepfer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Gepfer families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Gepfer families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Gepfer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gepfer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gepfer 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 84 census records available for the last name Gepfer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gepfer 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Gepfer. 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 11 military records available for the last name Gepfer. For the veterans among your Gepfer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gepfer lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1998, in the United States, Gepfer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Gepfer in 1971 was 70, and 90 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gepfer 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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