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Geoft Family History

Geoft 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: Groft, Geist, Toft, Goff, Grof, Gort, Croft, Gift, Gott, Gent

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Where is the Geoft family from?

You can see how Geoft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geoft family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Geoft families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Geoft's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Geoft families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Geoft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geoft 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Geoft. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Geoft. For the veterans among your Geoft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geoft lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geoft 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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