Geoffroy Family History

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Geoffroy Name Meaning

French: from a variant spelling of the personal name Geofroi (see Jeffrey).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Geoffrey, Godfrey, Geffre, Jeffrey, Gioffre, Gepford, Geary, Joffrion

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Geoffroy Family Origin

Where is the Geoffroy family from?

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    You can see how Geoffroy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geoffroy family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Geoffroy families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there was 1 Geoffroy family living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Geoffroy's in the USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Geoffroy families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geoffroy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Geoffroy Family Occupations

    What did your Geoffroy ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, Blacksmith, Farmer and Laborer were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Geoffroy. A less common occupation for the Geoffroy family was Rice Planter. The most common Geoffroy occupation in the USA was Blacksmith. 25% of Geoffroy's were Blacksmiths.

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    • Blacksmith

      25%

    • Farmer

      25%

    • Laborer

      25%

    • Rice Planter

      25%

    Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Geoffroy ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

    Geoffroy Historical Records

    What Geoffroy family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Geoffroy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geoffroy 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Geoffroy. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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    Draft Card

    There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Geoffroy. For the veterans among your Geoffroy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Geoffroy Life Expectancy

    What is the average Geoffroy lifespan?

    Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Geoffroy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Geoffroy in 1957 was 40, and 77 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Geoffroy

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geoffroy 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.

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