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Geffcken Family History

Geffcken 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: Geffen, Geffner, Becken, Gericke, Gerfen, Gerken, Gaffke, Gerecke

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Where is the Geffcken family from?

You can see how Geffcken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geffcken family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Geffcken families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Geffcken families living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Geffcken's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Geffcken families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Geffcken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geffcken 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Geffcken. 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 42 military records available for the last name Geffcken. For the veterans among your Geffcken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geffcken lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Geffcken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Geffcken in 1969 was 92, and 80 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geffcken 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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