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Geoffrion Family History

Geoffrion Name Meaning

French: from a pet form of the personal name Geoffroy . Compare Joffrion .

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


Similar surnames: Goffin, Henrion, Geoffroy, Gerrior, Giffin, Joffrion, Gioffre, Geron

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Where is the Geoffrion family from?

You can see how Geoffrion families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geoffrion family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Geoffrion families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 446 Geoffrion families living in Quebec. This was about 98% of all the recorded Geoffrion's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Geoffrion families in 1911.
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What did your Geoffrion ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Geoffrion. 11% of Geoffrion men worked as a Proprietor and 25% of Geoffrion women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Geoffrion were Laborer and Housewife. .

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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

  • Proprietor
    11%
  • Millwright
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    25%
  • Waitress
    19%
  • New Worker
    19%
  • Housewife
    13%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Geoffrion. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geoffrion 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 738 immigration records available for the last name Geoffrion. 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 814 military records available for the last name Geoffrion. For the veterans among your Geoffrion ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geoffrion lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Geoffrion life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Geoffrion in 1962 was 58, and 87 in 2004.

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