Geftman Family History

Geftman 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: Getman, Gettman, German, Hetman, Reitman, Gutman, Gottman, Gartman, Girtman, Gellman

97	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
155	Military Records
14	Immigration Records
27	Census and Voter Lists
11	Member Trees

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Where is the Geftman family from?

You can see how Geftman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geftman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Geftman family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Geftman's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Geftman families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geftman 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 Geftman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Contractor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Geftman.

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Contractor

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Census Record

There are 27 census records available for the last name Geftman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geftman census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 14 immigration records available for the last name Geftman. 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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Military Records

There are 155 military records available for the last name Geftman. For the veterans among your Geftman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geftman lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Geftman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Geftman in 1955 was 48, and 54 in 2003.

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Geftman Surname Meaning

Where is the Geftman family from?

What did your Geftman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Contractor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Geftman.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Contractor

100%

What Geftman family records will you find?

What is the average Geftman lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Geftman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Geftman in 1955 was 48, and 54 in 2003.

Geftman Family History

Geftman Surname Meaning

304 record(s) for Geftman

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Geftman Surname Meaning

304 record(s) for Geftman

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Where is the Geftman family from?

What did your Geftman ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

What Geftman family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Geftman family history

What is the average Geftman lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Geftman family tree

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