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Geffinger Family History

Geffinger 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: Effinger, Gettinger, Gehringer, Treffinger, Geffner, Gelsinger

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Where is the Geffinger family from?

You can see how Geffinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geffinger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Geffinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Geffinger families living in New Jersey. This was about 45% of all the recorded Geffinger's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Geffinger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geffinger 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 Geffinger ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Bricklayer
    100%

What Geffinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 186 census records available for the last name Geffinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geffinger 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Geffinger. 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 22 military records available for the last name Geffinger. For the veterans among your Geffinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geffinger lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2000, in the United States, Geffinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Geffinger in 1973 was 68, and 67 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Geffinger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geffinger 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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