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Gepfert Family History

Gepfert 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: Geppert, Geffert, Goepfert, Gellert, Leffert, Geisert, Gepner

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Where is the Gepfert family from?

You can see how Gepfert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gepfert family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gepfert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Gepfert families living in Ohio. This was about 28% of all the recorded Gepfert's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Gepfert families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gepfert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gepfert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gepfert. 31% of Gepfert men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Gepfert women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gepfert were Truck Driver and Teacher.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    31%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Gepfert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 664 census records available for the last name Gepfert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gepfert 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Gepfert. 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 105 military records available for the last name Gepfert. For the veterans among your Gepfert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gepfert lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Gepfert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gepfert in 1962 was 60, and 72 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gepfert

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gepfert 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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