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Geffert Family History

Geffert Surname Meaning

North German: from a Low German form of Gebhardt.

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


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You can see how Geffert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geffert family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Geffert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 22 Geffert families living in Wisconsin. This was about 47% of all the recorded Geffert's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Geffert families in 1880.
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What did your Geffert ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Geffert. 100% of Geffert men worked as a 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Geffert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geffert 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 450 immigration records available for the last name Geffert. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 472 military records available for the last name Geffert. For the veterans among your Geffert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geffert lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Geffert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Geffert in 1956 was 47, and 80 in 2004.

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