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Gueffroy Family History

Gueffroy 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: Geoffroy, Jeffrey, Gefroh, Guiffre, Guerry, Guerro, Guffy, Guffey

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Where is the Gueffroy family from?

You can see how Gueffroy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gueffroy family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gueffroy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Gueffroy families living in Dakota Territory. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gueffroy's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Gueffroy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gueffroy 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 Gueffroy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gueffroy. 100% of Gueffroy men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Gueffroy women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Gueffroy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 311 census records available for the last name Gueffroy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gueffroy 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Gueffroy. 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 112 military records available for the last name Gueffroy. For the veterans among your Gueffroy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gueffroy lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Gueffroy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Gueffroy in 1965 was 71, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gueffroy 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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