This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Guffner family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Guffner Family History

Guffner 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: Gaffner, Geffner, Kuffner, Duffner, Ruffner, Duffer, Gunner, Huffer

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Guffner family from?

You can see how Guffner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guffner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Guffner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Guffner families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Guffner's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Guffner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Guffner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Guffner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Guffner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guffner census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Guffner

Passenger Lists

There are 5 immigration records available for the last name Guffner. 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.

View all Guffner immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 7 military records available for the last name Guffner. For the veterans among your Guffner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Guffner military records

You've only scratched the surface of Guffner family history

Discover More

What is the average Guffner lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1996, in the United States, Guffner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Guffner in 1974 was 76, and 89 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Guffner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Guffner 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Guffner family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial