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Goaf Family History

Goaf 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: Graf, Goff, Goar, Goad, Goan, Gong, Wolf, Guan, Gal, Gray

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Where is the Goaf family from?

You can see how Goaf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goaf family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 3 Goaf families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Goaf's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Goaf families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goaf surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Goaf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goaf 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Goaf. 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 21 military records available for the last name Goaf. For the veterans among your Goaf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goaf lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goaf 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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