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Geffre Name Meaning

Altered form of an unidentified German surname. It originates from the former German settlements in Bessarabia in southern Russia (now in Ukraine). Compare Gefroh .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Geoffrey, Gioffre, Lefave, Deforge, Pere, Jeffres, Guiffre, Jeffrey

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Where is the Geffre family from?

You can see how Geffre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geffre family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Geffre families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Geffre families living in Ontario. This was about 83% of all the recorded Geffre's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Geffre families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geffre surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Geffre ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Geffre. 54% of Geffre men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Geffre women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Geffre were Laborer and Farmer. .

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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
    54%
  • Farm Laborer
    24%
  • Farm Operator
    8%
  • Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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What Geffre family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 750 census records available for the last name Geffre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geffre 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Geffre. 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 104 military records available for the last name Geffre. For the veterans among your Geffre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geffre lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Geffre life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Geffre in 1962 was 60, and 44 in 2004.

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