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Gfrer Family History

Gfrer 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: Gower, Garner, Garr, Gaber, Gore, Freer, Gren, Garber, Goyer, Geyer

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Where is the Gfrer family from?

You can see how Gfrer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gfrer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gfrer family living in Minnesota. This was about 33% of all the recorded Gfrer's in USA. Minnesota and 2 other states had the highest population of Gfrer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gfrer 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 38 census records available for the last name Gfrer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gfrer 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Gfrer. 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 7 military records available for the last name Gfrer. For the veterans among your Gfrer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gfrer lifespan?

Between 1953 and 1997, in the United States, Gfrer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Gfrer in 1953 was 38, and 85 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gfrer 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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