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Geffe Family History

Geffe 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, Geffre, Goffe, Gee, Neff, Reff, Goff, Gemme, Defee, Gaff

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Where is the Geffe family from?

You can see how Geffe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geffe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Geffe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Geffe families living in Essex. This was about 58% of all the recorded Geffe's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Geffe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geffe 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 Geffe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Geffe. 47% of Geffe men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Geffe women worked as a Seamstress.

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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

  • Laborer
    47%
  • Machinist
    27%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Geffe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 845 census records available for the last name Geffe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geffe 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 148 immigration records available for the last name Geffe. 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 125 military records available for the last name Geffe. For the veterans among your Geffe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geffe lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Geffe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Geffe in 1963 was 66, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Geffe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geffe 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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