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Gefeller Family History

Gefeller 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: Gfeller, Geller, Feller, Goeller, Heller, Seller, Keller, Galler

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Where is the Gefeller family from?

You can see how Gefeller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gefeller family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gefeller families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Gefeller family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gefeller's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gefeller families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gefeller 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 Gefeller ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gefeller. 100% of Gefeller men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Gefeller family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 179 census records available for the last name Gefeller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gefeller 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Gefeller. 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 29 military records available for the last name Gefeller. For the veterans among your Gefeller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gefeller lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Gefeller life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Gefeller in 1973 was 67, and 87 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gefeller

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gefeller 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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