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Gepferd Family History

Gepferd 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: Gepford, Gepner, Kepford, Geppert, Geffert, Hepfer, Goepfert, Tepfer

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Where is the Gepferd family from?

You can see how Gepferd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gepferd family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Gepferd families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 89% of all the recorded Gepferd's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gepferd families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gepferd 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 26 census records available for the last name Gepferd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gepferd 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Gepferd. 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 4 military records available for the last name Gepferd. For the veterans among your Gepferd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gepferd lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gepferd 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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