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Gepfrey Family History

Gepfrey 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: Jeffrey, Godfrey, Deprey, Geffre, Geoffrey, Pelfrey, Geary, Gaffney

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Where is the Gepfrey family from?

You can see how Gepfrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gepfrey family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Gepfrey families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Gepfrey's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Gepfrey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gepfrey 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 42 census records available for the last name Gepfrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gepfrey 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Gepfrey. 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 9 military records available for the last name Gepfrey. For the veterans among your Gepfrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gepfrey lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Gepfrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Gepfrey in 1965 was 70, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gepfrey 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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