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Gefvert Family History

Gefvert 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: Geffert, Gellert, Leffert, Geisert, Levert, Gernert, Meffert, Seivert

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Where is the Gefvert family from?

You can see how Gefvert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gefvert family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gefvert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Gefvert family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gefvert's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Gefvert families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gefvert 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 120 census records available for the last name Gefvert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gefvert 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 222 immigration records available for the last name Gefvert. 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 47 military records available for the last name Gefvert. For the veterans among your Gefvert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gefvert lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Gefvert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gefvert in 1959 was 47, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gefvert 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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